Madera County, California
Waterfalls Near Ahwahnee, CA
28 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ahwahnee, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Corlieu Falls is the closest at 6.6 miles to the northeast. Vernal Fall earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 321 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Ahwahnee.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Ahwahnee at a Glance
28 Waterfalls Near Ahwahnee, Ranked by Distance
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Corlieu Falls
Corlieu Falls is the closest named waterfall to Ahwahnee, 6.6 miles to the northeast in Madera County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Oakhurst.
- Rating
- 4.9 (55 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oakhurst, CA 93644
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Red Rock Falls
Red Rock Falls lies 6.8 miles northeast of Ahwahnee in Madera County, number 2 of 28 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee.
- Rating
- 4.9 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Madera County, CA 93644 (GPS 37.4338, -119.6365)
- Known for
- struggles, nature, beautiful place, waterfall, hike
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Angel Falls
Angel Falls lies 8.8 miles east of Ahwahnee in Madera County, number 3 of 28 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Oakhurst.
- Rating
- 4.7 (56 Google reviews)
- Address
- Madera County, CA 93604 (GPS 37.3378, -119.5703)
- Known for
- peaceful place, easy hike, rocks, view, beautiful scenery
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Chilnualna Fall
Chilnualna Fall lies 15 miles northeast of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 4 of 28 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Waterfalls at Yosemite National Park with 5 cascading tiers, popular for hiking & horseback riding.
- Rating
- 4.8 (32 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.5638, -119.6152)
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Whisky Falls
Whisky Falls lies 17 miles east of Ahwahnee in Madera County, number 5 of 28 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Oakhurst.
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Madera County, CA 93643 (GPS 37.2880, -119.4401)
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Camino Falls
Camino Falls lies 17 miles east of Ahwahnee in Madera County, number 6 of 28 by distance. It ranks 21st for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Oakhurst.
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Madera County, CA 93604 (GPS 37.4205, -119.4187)
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Chinquapin Falls
Chinquapin Falls lies 21 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 7 of 28 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.6669, -119.7568)
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Foresta Falls
Foresta Falls lies 23 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 8 of 28 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Rating
- 5.0 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95318 (GPS 37.6927, -119.7599)
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Silver Strand Falls
Silver Strand Falls lies 24 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 9 of 28 by distance. It ranks 22nd for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, between Old Inspiration Point on the west and Stepford Point on the east. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7044, -119.6693)
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Bridalveil Fall
Bridalveil Fall lies 25 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 10 of 28 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Ahwahnee. This famous plunge waterfall in Yosemite National Park drops from a height of 617 ft.
- Rating
- 4.8 (379 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7166, -119.6468)
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Little Nellie Falls
Little Nellie Falls lies 25 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 11 of 28 by distance. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7202, -119.7843)
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Wildcat Falls
Wildcat Falls lies 25 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 12 of 28 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosimite National Park, 0.48 km (0.3 mi) northwest of the mouth of Wildcat Creek and 0.8 mi) northwest of Elephant Rock. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 4.9 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7235, -119.7174)
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The Cascades
The Cascades lies 25 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 13 of 28 by distance. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, 0.48 km (0.3 mi) north of the mouth of Cascade Creek on the Merced River and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) north of Elephant Rock. (US-T121)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7269, -119.7129)
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Horsetail Fall
Horsetail Fall lies 26 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 14 of 28 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. High, thin Yosemite waterfall known for its orange-red glow at sunset on certain days in Feb.
- Rating
- 4.8 (107 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7291, -119.6285)
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Illilouette Falls
Illilouette Falls lies 26 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 15 of 28 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Hiking trails leading to tucked-away waterfalls flowing on granite rocks in a national park.
- Rating
- 4.8 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7138, -119.5618)
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Sentinel Fall
Sentinel Fall lies 26 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 16 of 28 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: On the south wall of northern Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park , on Sentinel Creek and the southwest slope of Sentinel Rock, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) west of Sentinel Dome. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 5.0 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7249, -119.5966)
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Ribbon Fall
Ribbon Fall lies 26 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 17 of 28 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. At 1,611-ft., this single-drop waterfall is the longest in North America, viewable in early spring.
- Rating
- 4.5 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7358, -119.6482)
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Staircase Falls
Staircase Falls lies 27 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 18 of 28 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite Natioinal Park, on an unnamed creek on the south wall of Yosemite Valley between Glacier Point and Moran Point. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 4.0 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
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Silver Apron
Silver Apron lies 27 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 19 of 28 by distance. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7269, -119.5407)
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Vernal Fall
Vernal Fall lies 27 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 20 of 28 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Powerful 317-foot waterfall featuring a shady, steep trail to the top & sweeping scenic views.
- Rating
- 4.9 (321 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7288, -119.5462)
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Nevada Fall
Nevada Fall lies 27 miles northeast of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 21 of 28 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. 594-ft. waterfall in scenic surrounds, featuring hiking trails to the top & sweeping park vistas.
- Rating
- 4.9 (120 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7252, -119.5338)
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Lower Yosemite Fall
Lower Yosemite Fall lies 28 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 22 of 28 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Rating
- 4.9 (79 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7513, -119.5966)
- Known for
- rocks, wooden overlook bridge, valley views, easy hike, thrilling experience
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Royal Arch Cascade
Royal Arch Cascade lies 28 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 23 of 28 by distance. It ranks 24th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, on Royal Arch Creek and the north wall of Yosemite Valley above the Merced River at mile marker 128.5. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7496, -119.5707)
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Upper Yosemite Falls
Upper Yosemite Falls lies 28 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 24 of 28 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. Its own nearest town is Yosemite Valley.
- Rating
- 4.7 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA 95389 (GPS 37.7563, -119.5968)
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Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls lies 28 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 25 of 28 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, plunges down the north wall of Yosemite Valley to its floor in two falls, the greater being nearly 1300 feet, total drop over 1600 feet. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 4.8 (140 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7583, -119.5952)
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Lehamite Falls
Lehamite Falls lies 29 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 26 of 28 by distance. It ranks 23rd for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, on the north wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.64 km (0.4 mi) north of the the mouth of Lehamite Creek and 1.6 km (1 mi) north of Yosemite Village. (US-T121).
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7624, -119.5788)
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Snow Creek Falls
Snow Creek Falls lies 30 miles north of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 27 of 28 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near Ahwahnee. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, 0.8 km (0.5 mi) north of the mouth of Snow Creek at Tenaya Creek on the north wall of Tenaya Canyon. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7655, -119.5349)
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Bunnell Cascade
Bunnell Cascade lies 30 miles northeast of Ahwahnee in Mariposa County, number 28 of 28 by distance. USGS notes: In Yosemite National Park, on the northwest slope of Bunnell Point at the head of Lost Valley. (US-T121)
- Address
- Mariposa County, CA (GPS 37.7452, -119.4718)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Ahwahnee sits in or near the Yosemite and the Western Sierra area of California. The western slope of the Sierra Nevada holds the densest concentration of named falls in the state. In Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Fall drops over the south wall, while Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall step down the Merced River's granite staircase above the valley. Tuolumne County covers the park's northern country, including Hetch Hetchy. Farther south, Madera, Fresno and Tulare counties take in the high country around Sequoia and Kings Canyon, with Three Rivers as a gateway town. North of Yosemite, El Dorado County's Bassi Falls flows over broad granite slabs in the Crystal Basin area. Granite here is smooth, polished and very slippery when wet. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Ahwahnee: 20 to the north, 5 to the northeast, and 3 to the east. They are spread across Mariposa County (23) and Madera County (5). The average distance is 23.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Ahwahnee
Corlieu Falls (6.6 mi), Red Rock Falls (6.8 mi), Angel Falls (8.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Ahwahnee
Chilnualna Fall (15 mi), Whisky Falls (17 mi), Camino Falls (17 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Ahwahnee
Chinquapin Falls (21 mi), Foresta Falls (23 mi), Silver Strand Falls (24 mi), Bridalveil Fall (25 mi), Little Nellie Falls (25 mi), Wildcat Falls (25 mi), The Cascades (25 mi), Horsetail Fall (26 mi), Illilouette Falls (26 mi), Sentinel Fall (26 mi), Ribbon Fall (26 mi), Staircase Falls (27 mi), Silver Apron (27 mi), Vernal Fall (27 mi), Nevada Fall (27 mi), Lower Yosemite Fall (28 mi), Royal Arch Cascade (28 mi), Upper Yosemite Falls (28 mi), Yosemite Falls (28 mi), Lehamite Falls (29 mi), Snow Creek Falls (30 mi), Bunnell Cascade (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Ahwahnee: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Ahwahnee, CA?
28 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ahwahnee: 3 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 22 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Ahwahnee?
Corlieu Falls in Madera County is the closest, about 6.6 miles northeast of Ahwahnee.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Ahwahnee?
Vernal Fall has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 321 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Bridalveil Fall.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Ahwahnee in?
Mariposa County (23) and Madera County (5).
How does Ahwahnee compare with other California towns?
Ahwahnee ranks 2nd of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.