The best hidden gem waterfalls in Arizona are Ribbon Falls, Workman Creek Falls, Deer Creek Falls and 2 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Arizona waterfalls page or the Arizona waterfall map, or browse by town: Grand Canyon Village, Tonto Basin, Tanque Verde.
How we picked: We took the 5 publicly accessible Arizona waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Ribbon Falls
Ribbon Falls near Grand Canyon Village takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews.
Coconino County, AZ 86052 (GPS 36.1595, -112.0556)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 26 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 100 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 9.6 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Cheyava Falls, about 4.6 miles to the east.
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2. Workman Creek Falls
Workman Creek Falls, near Tonto Basin, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews. Visitors come here for driving and falls.
Gila County, AZ 85554 (GPS 33.8184, -110.9305)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 20 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 121 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "driving" and "falls". The nearest town is Tonto Basin, about 21 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Reavis Falls, about 24.0 miles to the southwest.
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3. Deer Creek Falls
Deer Creek Falls, near Grand Canyon Village, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
Coconino County, AZ 86435 (GPS 36.3895, -112.5082)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 5 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 51 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 31 miles to the southeast. The nearest other named waterfall is Havasu Falls, about 14.1 miles to the southwest.
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4. Bridal Wreath Falls
Bridal Wreath Falls near Tanque Verde is worth the drive, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 27 reviews.
Pima County, AZ 85641 (GPS 32.2268, -110.6501)
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 27 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 79 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 5.4 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Ernie's Falls, about 0.5 miles to the northwest.
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5. Chiva Falls
Chiva Falls near Tanque Verde is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews.
Pima County, AZ 85749 (GPS 32.2581, -110.5959)
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 31 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 87 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Chivo Falls. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 8.3 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Tanque Verde Falls, about 3.5 miles to the west.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Arizona?
Ribbon Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 26 Google reviews. It is near Grand Canyon Village in Coconino County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Arizona?
5 of the 30 waterfalls we track in Arizona qualify. This page ranks the top 5; every waterfall in the state is on the Arizona waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 5 publicly accessible Arizona waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 5 on this list are in Coconino County, Gila County, and Pima County.
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