Waterfall Hikes Near Stockton, CA
Stockton's list runs three falls deep, and none of them is a sure thing. Finnegan Falls, 19 miles south on the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge near Westley, is the closest listing, but it sits about 23 feet above sea level on the valley floor and no outside source confirms a trail or a falls there. Tehan Falls, 41 miles southwest near Pleasanton Ridge, is on land a local waterfall guide reports as closed to the public until trails are built. Salmon Falls, 48 miles northeast, is a historical name for falls on the South Fork of the American River that went under Folsom Lake when the dam was built. For water you can count on, the day-trip list past the fifty-mile line runs from Hidden Falls near Auburn all the way to Yosemite Falls.
Map of Waterfalls Near Stockton
Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.
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🧭 Day Trips From Stockton (72 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)
Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Stockton. Make a day of it and 72 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Green Valley Falls, about 51 miles away, and the tallest is Yosemite Falls at 2425 ft.
Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Stockton; the drive is usually longer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stockton
Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stockton?
There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Stockton, including Salmon Falls (historical).
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 miles away.
What waterfalls are within a day trip of Stockton?
Beyond the 3 waterfalls within 50 miles, 72 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Stockton. The closest of those is Green Valley Falls, approximately 51.5 miles away.
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