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About Red Rock Falls
Red Rock Falls is a named waterfall in the eastern Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, near the Colorado River south of Interstate 40. Land records place it on public land managed by the BLM Needles Field Office. We found no published trail or route description, and desert washes here run only after rain.
The Setting
Red Rock Falls sits at 702 feet within Needles Field Office, in the foothills of California.
Trail & Hike Details
What to Expect
Swimming is permitted.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Red Rock Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Red Rock Falls?
✅ Swimming is allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Desert washes can flash flood during storms; stay out of drainages when rain is falling or forecast.
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Is Red Rock Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Red Rock Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 79°F to 62°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- no gauge
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
Location & Access
Elevation
702 feet above sea level
Coordinates
34.659726° N, -114.477023° W
Land Management
Managed by BLM
Visitor Tips & Gear
There is no developed trail or facilities. Summer heat in this part of the Mojave Desert is extreme, so carry ample water and plan any visit for the cooler months.
Where to Stay
Topock66 Hotel
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Needles
Rio Del Sol Inn Needles
Travelodge by Wyndham Lake Havasu
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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