Riverside County, California
Waterfalls Near Idyllwild, CA
Idyllwild has 8 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Andreas Falls, 5.9 miles east of town. Tahquitz Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 250 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Idyllwild.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Idyllwild at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near Idyllwild, Ranked by Distance
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Andreas Falls
Andreas Falls is the closest named waterfall to Idyllwild, 5.9 miles to the east in Riverside County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Idyllwild.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Riverside County, CA 92561 (GPS 33.7580, -116.6177)
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Hidden Heart Falls
Hidden Heart Falls lies 7.6 miles northwest of Idyllwild in Riverside County, number 2 of 8 by distance. USGS notes: 33 ft. high; on the San Bernardino National Forest, along Indian Creek 3 mi. W of Indian Mountain, 1.6 mi. SE of Angelus Hill; Sec. 36, T4S, R1E, San Bernardino Meridian
- Address
- Riverside County, CA (GPS 33.7844, -116.8406)
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Tahquitz Falls
Tahquitz Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Idyllwild in Riverside County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Idyllwild. Its own nearest town is Palm Springs.
- Rating
- 4.7 (250 Google reviews)
- Address
- Palm Springs, CA 92264
- Known for
- canyons, bighorn sheep, smaller waterfall, hike to the falls, easy hike
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls lies 14 miles southeast of Idyllwild in Riverside County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Idyllwild. Its own nearest town is Rancho Mirage.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Riverside County, CA 92561 (GPS 33.6364, -116.5099)
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Silverwood Falls
Silverwood Falls lies 24 miles north of Idyllwild in San Bernardino County, number 5 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Banning.
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA (GPS 34.0756, -116.8175)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 26 miles northwest of Idyllwild in San Bernardino County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Idyllwild. Its own nearest town is Cherry Valley.
- Rating
- 4.7 (117 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 92339 (GPS 34.0858, -116.8959)
- Known for
- Big Falls, peaceful atmosphere, picnic area, cold water, rocks
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Valley of the Falls
Valley of the Falls lies 26 miles northwest of Idyllwild in San Bernardino County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Idyllwild. Its own nearest town is Yucaipa.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 92339 (GPS 34.0833, -116.9125)
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Monkeyface Falls
Monkeyface Falls lies 28 miles northwest of Idyllwild in San Bernardino County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Idyllwild. Its own nearest town is Yucaipa.
- Rating
- 4.1 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Bernardino County, CA 92339 (GPS 34.0986, -116.9564)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Idyllwild sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Idyllwild: 4 to the northwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Riverside County (4) and San Bernardino County (4). The average distance is 17.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Idyllwild
Andreas Falls (5.9 mi), Hidden Heart Falls (7.6 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Idyllwild
Tahquitz Falls (10 mi), Hidden Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Idyllwild
Silverwood Falls (24 mi), Big Falls (26 mi), Valley of the Falls (26 mi), Monkeyface Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Idyllwild: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Idyllwild, CA?
8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Idyllwild: 2 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Idyllwild?
Andreas Falls in Riverside County is the closest, about 5.9 miles east of Idyllwild.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Idyllwild?
Tahquitz Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 250 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Idyllwild in?
Riverside County (4) and San Bernardino County (4).
How does Idyllwild compare with other California towns?
Idyllwild ranks 20th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.