Waterfall Hikes Near Clovis, CA

120,607 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

East of Clovis the Sierra takes over fast. Up by Bass Lake, Angel Falls pairs a swimming hole with three miles of trail and 500 feet of climb, dogs allowed. Corlieu Falls, an 80 footer on Lewis Creek, asks a mile and a half. Whisky Falls matches that distance with only 200 feet of gain. The hard days belong to Garlic Falls at ten miles and Chilnualna Fall in Yosemite at 8.2. Twenty-nine falls fill this page.

Located at 36.8278°N, -119.6830°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Clovis

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 29 gauged

20 waterfalls near Clovis have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 106°F

Aft 104°F Sunny
Sat 106°F Sunny Best
Sun 108°F Sunny
Mon 107°F Sunny
Tue 103°F Sunny
Wed 101°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 98°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Clovis

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
  2. 2 Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Staircase Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 The Cascades Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Vernal Fall Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Clovis (6 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

6.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Clovis (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

0.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

8.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Clovis

Illilouette Falls waterfall

Illilouette Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

42.7 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Lower Yosemite Fall waterfall

Lower Yosemite Fall

27.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.0 miles 50 ft
Staircase Falls waterfall

Staircase Falls

31.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Yosemite Falls waterfall

Upper Yosemite Falls

27.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.6 miles 2 ft
Yosemite Falls waterfall

Yosemite Falls

27.7 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
7.2 miles 2,700 ft
Royal Arch Cascade waterfall

Royal Arch Cascade

2.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernal Fall waterfall

Vernal Fall

25.5 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Apron waterfall

Silver Apron

28.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Clovis

Are there free waterfalls near Clovis?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Clovis, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Clovis?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Clovis, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Clovis?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Clovis, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Clovis?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Clovis, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Clovis?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Clovis, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Clovis?

The shortest waterfall hike near Clovis is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Clovis?

The tallest waterfall near Clovis is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Clovis require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Clovis require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Clovis?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Clovis have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Clovis?

The closest waterfall to Clovis is Angel Falls, approximately 29.7 miles away.

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