Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland, CA

437,825 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oakland reaches across the bay and up into Marin for most of its water. Dawn Falls is 2.7 miles in Baltimore Canyon with a moderate climb. Huntington Falls sits in Golden Gate Park and takes a mile of flat walking. Seventeen falls land in the radius, though they depend on winter rain and go quiet by June. Dogs are allowed on most of the trails.

Located at 37.7904°N, -122.2166°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Oakland have live flow data today

Alamere Falls Barely Flowing Berry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Butano Falls Barely Flowing Golden Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Castle Rock Falls Low Cataract Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Falls Barely Flowing Finnegan Falls Low Green Valley Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Linda Falls Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Moderate

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

  1. 1 Green Valley Falls Strong · 2 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 8 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Huntington Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Kent Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Castle Rock Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oakland (9 waterfalls)

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Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Oakland

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tehan Falls

23.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

25.1 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

21.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.7 miles 400 ft
Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

25.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft
Green Valley Falls waterfall

Green Valley Falls

8.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Butano Falls waterfall

Butano Falls

5.8 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Alamere Falls waterfall

Alamere Falls

30.4 miles away
California
Hard
13.0 miles 1,600 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

18 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Golden Falls waterfall

Golden Falls

18.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Castle Rock Falls waterfall

Castle Rock Falls

47.5 miles away
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Berry Creek Falls waterfall

Berry Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
California
Hard
10.5 miles 2 ft
Haraszthy Falls waterfall CC

Haraszthy Falls

29.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

22.5 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Finnegan Falls

19.8 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

8.6 miles away
California
Moderate
7.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakland

Are there free waterfalls near Oakland?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Oakland, including Alamere Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakland?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Oakland, including Castle Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakland?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakland, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakland?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakland, including Berry Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oakland?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Oakland, including Green Valley Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oakland is Alamere Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakland?

The tallest waterfall near Oakland is Castle Rock Falls at 80 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oakland require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Oakland requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakland?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Oakland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakland?

The closest waterfall to Oakland is Huntington Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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