Waterfall Hikes Near Stockton, CA

413,637 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Stockton sits on the flat San Joaquin River Delta at the western edge of the Central Valley, framed to the east by rolling, oak‑studded Sierra Nevada foothills and dissecting gorges. Within 50 miles three waterfalls offer two moderate canyon scrambles through seasonal creek corridors and one easy roadside cascade near the river lowlands, highlighting contrasts between tidal channels, oak woodland, and steep foothill canyons.

Located at 37.9765°N, -121.3109°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stockton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Stockton have live flow data today

Finnegan Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Tehan Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 78°F

Tue 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny Best
Thu 83°F Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 90°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 96°F Sunny

Find waterfalls to hike near Stockton

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stockton (1 waterfall)

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

Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

19.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Stockton

Finnegan Falls

6.7 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Tehan Falls

21.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls (historical) waterfall

Salmon Falls (historical)

19.3 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stockton

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stockton?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Stockton, including Salmon Falls (historical).

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stockton?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Stockton, including Salmon Falls (historical).

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stockton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stockton is Finnegan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stockton?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Stockton has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stockton?

The closest waterfall to Stockton is Finnegan Falls, approximately 19.0 miles away.

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