Outdoors
Waterfalls near Downey
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
14.5 mi
Mayberg Waterfall
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 14.5miMayberg Waterfall
- 15.2miSchweitzer Falls
- 15.3miFrog Jump Falls
- 17miBailey Canyon Falls
- 17.8miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 18.5miMoss Grotto Falls
- 18.6miLeontine Falls
- 18.6miHermit Falls
- 19.3miMillard Falls
- 19.9miSturtevant Falls
- 20.5miFish Canyon Falls
- 21.3miRoyal Falls
- 21.9miLower Switzer Falls
- 22miSwitzer Falls
- 23miGlen Camp Falls
- 24.6miLower Double Falls
- 24.7miTemescal Falls
- 25miWest Fork Waterfall
- 27.1miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 27.2miTrail Canyon Falls
- 27.3miWolfskill Falls
- 28.3miOwl Falls
- 29.1miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 31.9miCooper Canyon Falls
- 33.8miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 34.8miHarding Canyon Falls
- 34.9miCanyon Falls
- 35.6miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 36.2miDorr Canyon Falls
- 36.3miSolstice Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Downey; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Downey?
Mayberg Waterfall, about 14.5 miles from the center of Downey.
How many waterfalls are near Downey?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Downey?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.