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Best Picnic Areas Waterfalls in California
Explore 11 amazing waterfalls with picnic areas and facilities in California. From easy strolls to challenging hikes, find your perfect waterfall adventure.
11
Picnic Areas Waterfalls
6
Easy Hikes
4
Moderate
0
Challenging
Top Picnic Areas Waterfalls in California
Easy
Bridalveil Fall
Mariposa County
2640 ft
30 minutes
Moderate
Eagle Falls
El Dorado County
1.9 mi
1.5-2 hours
Easy
Horsetail Fall
Mariposa County
1.5 mi
1-2 hours
Easy
McArthur-Burney Falls
Shasta County
1.1 mi
1 hour
Easy
McCloud Falls
Siskiyou County
3.9 mi
2 hours
Easy
Nojoqui Falls
Santa Barbara County
4752 ft
30 minutes
Easy Picnic Areas Hikes
EasyPerfect for beginners and families. These waterfalls with picnic areas and facilities have gentle trails and minimal elevation gain.
Moderate Picnic Areas Trails
ModerateA bit more adventure with some elevation gain. Great for regular hikers seeking waterfalls with picnic areas and facilities.
All 11 Picnic Areas Waterfalls in California
Bridalveil Fall
Mariposa County
Easy 0.5 mi
Eagle Falls
El Dorado County
Moderate 1.9 mi
Horsetail Fall
Mariposa County
Easy 1.5 mi
McArthur-Burney Falls
Shasta County
Easy 1.1 mi
McCloud Falls
Siskiyou County
Easy 3.9 mi
Nojoqui Falls
Santa Barbara County
Easy 0.9 mi
Rainbow Falls
Madera County
Moderate 5 mi
Ribbon Fall
Mariposa County
Easy 0.5 mi
Switzer Falls
Los Angeles County
Moderate 3.6 mi
Tokopah Falls
Tulare County
Moderate 4 mi
Yosemite Falls
Mariposa County
Challenging 7.2 mi