Waterfall Hikes Near Crescent City, CA

6,379 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Crescent City faces the Pacific under a wall of redwoods, and its waterfalls hide inland toward the Smith and Klamath river country. Little Illinois River Falls is the easy one, half a mile of walking to water where dogs and swimming are both fine. Ishi Pishi Falls on the Klamath is a churn of river you can nearly drive to. Wilderness Falls earns its name with a 2.5-mile approach and 400 feet of gain in the Siskiyou backcountry. Five falls within fifty miles, and the wet north coast keeps them running most of the year.

Located at 41.7728°N, -124.1902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crescent City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

4 of 5 waterfalls near Crescent City are flowing strongly today

Ishi Pishi Falls Strong Little Illinois River Falls Strong Loretta Falls Strong Wilderness Falls Strong Maple Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 63°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 64°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 64°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Lab 67°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 68°F Partly Sunny
Wed 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 68°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Crescent City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Illinois River Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Ishi Pishi Falls Strong · 286 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Loretta Falls Strong · 48 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Wilderness Falls Strong · 48 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Maple Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 51st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crescent City (2 waterfalls)

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

Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

36.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Crescent City

Wilderness Falls waterfall

Wilderness Falls

32.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Loretta Falls

42.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

36.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ishi Pishi Falls waterfall

Ishi Pishi Falls

18.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

49 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crescent City

Are there free waterfalls near Crescent City?

There is 1 free waterfall near Crescent City, including Little Illinois River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crescent City?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crescent City, including Little Illinois River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crescent City?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crescent City, including Ishi Pishi Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crescent City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Crescent City, including Little Illinois River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crescent City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Crescent City is Ishi Pishi Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crescent City?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Crescent City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crescent City?

The closest waterfall to Crescent City is Wilderness Falls, approximately 24.6 miles away.

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42.4 mi 84°F

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