Outdoors
Waterfalls near Palmdale
22 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
22
Closest
19.4 mi
Cooper Canyon Falls
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 19.4miCooper Canyon Falls
- 19.6miTrail Canyon Falls
- 22.3miSwitzer Falls
- 22.4miLower Switzer Falls
- 23.1miRoyal Falls
- 23.2miDorr Canyon Falls
- 24.9miMillard Falls
- 25.1miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 25.3miGlen Camp Falls
- 25.6miLeontine Falls
- 25.7miMoss Grotto Falls
- 26miSturtevant Falls
- 26miLower Double Falls
- 26.5miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 26.9miWest Fork Waterfall
- 27.4miHermit Falls
- 27.9miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 27.9miBailey Canyon Falls
- 29.6miFish Canyon Falls
- 30.5miMayberg Waterfall
- 34.7miSan Antonio Falls
- 34.9miWolfskill Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Palmdale; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Palmdale?
Cooper Canyon Falls, about 19.4 miles from the center of Palmdale.
How many waterfalls are near Palmdale?
22 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Palmdale?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.