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

2 of 17 waterfalls near Oakland are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Mon 72°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Oakland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Creek Falls Strong · 2 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Tehan Falls Strong · 5 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Butano Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Golden Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Castle Rock Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 59th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakland (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.

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

12 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

12 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

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

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

Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

24 miles away
California
Moderate
2.6 miles 750 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Oakland

Huntington Falls waterfall CC

Huntington Falls

12 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

12 miles away
California
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tehan Falls in California, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Tehan Falls

17.4 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

19.9 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dawn Falls waterfall

Dawn Falls

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

Cataract Falls

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

Green Valley Falls

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

Butano Falls

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

Alamere Falls

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

Silver Falls

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

Golden Falls

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

Castle Rock Falls

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

Berry Creek Falls

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

Haraszthy Falls

33.1 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Linda Falls waterfall

Linda Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Finnegan Falls in California LiDAR

Finnegan Falls

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

Maple Falls

49.9 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 6 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 0.1 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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