Trinity County, California
Waterfalls Near Lewiston, CA
There are 4 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Lewiston, 2 of them inside 10 miles. Crystal Creek Falls is the closest at 8.5 miles to the southeast. Crystal Creek Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 132 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lewiston at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Lewiston, Ranked by Distance
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Crystal Creek Falls
Crystal Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lewiston, 8.5 miles to the southeast in Shasta County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston.
- Rating
- 4.8 (132 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96033 (GPS 40.6461, -122.6667)
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Whiskeytown Falls
Whiskeytown Falls lies 9.2 miles southeast of Lewiston in Shasta County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston.
- Rating
- 4.8 (93 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96087 (GPS 40.6264, -122.6692)
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Canyon Creek Falls
Canyon Creek Falls lies 19 miles northwest of Lewiston in Trinity County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Weaverville.
- Rating
- 4.7 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Trinity County, CA 96048 (GPS 40.9343, -123.0206)
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Kickapoo Waterfall
Kickapoo Waterfall lies 29 miles north of Lewiston in Trinity County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Weaverville.
- Rating
- 3.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Trinity County, CA 96091 (GPS 41.1238, -122.8164)
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Burnt Ranch Falls
Burnt Ranch Falls lies 36 miles west of Lewiston in Trinity County, number 5 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Willow Creek.
- Address
- Trinity County, CA 95563 (GPS 40.8262, -123.4762)
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Gray Falls
Gray Falls lies 37 miles west of Lewiston in Trinity County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Willow Creek.
- Rating
- 4.5 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Trinity County, CA 95563 (GPS 40.8547, -123.4837)
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Clover Creek Falls
Clover Creek Falls lies 42 miles east of Lewiston in Shasta County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Bella Vista.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96062 (GPS 40.6560, -122.0178)
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Potem Falls
Potem Falls lies 42 miles east of Lewiston in Shasta County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Bella Vista.
- Rating
- 4.8 (109 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96003 (GPS 40.8388, -122.0283)
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Faery Falls
Faery Falls lies 46 miles northeast of Lewiston in Siskiyou County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. 50-ft. waterfall with a wading pool at its base, reachable by a scenic trail past resort ruins.
- Rating
- 4.6 (118 Google reviews)
- Address
- Siskiyou County, CA 96067 (GPS 41.2613, -122.3353)
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Mossbrae Falls
Mossbrae Falls lies 46 miles northeast of Lewiston in Siskiyou County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lewiston. Picturesque 52-ft. waterfall cascading into the Sacramento River, approached by a 1-mi. trail.
- Rating
- 4.6 (283 Google reviews)
- Address
- Siskiyou County, CA 96025 (GPS 41.2415, -122.2670)
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Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls lies 47 miles east of Lewiston in Shasta County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Shingletown.
- Rating
- 3.5 (21 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96062 (GPS 40.5318, -121.9469)
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Hatchet Creek Falls
Hatchet Creek Falls lies 47 miles east of Lewiston in Shasta County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lewiston. Its own nearest town is Burney.
- Rating
- 4.2 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Shasta County, CA 96065 (GPS 40.8752, -121.9417)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lewiston sits in or near the Shasta Cascade and the Klamath Mountains area of California. Northern California's volcanic and mountain country accounts for more than 40 of the state's named falls. Burney Falls, the most reviewed waterfall in California in our directory, pours from spring outlets in porous lava as well as from its creek, giving it a steady flow even in late summer. Mossbrae Falls near Dunsmuir similarly emerges from springs beside the upper Sacramento River. Around McCloud, a series of falls on the McCloud River lies close to the road. West of Interstate 5, the Klamath and Trinity mountains near Happy Camp hold more remote falls on wild river tributaries, many reached only by forest roads. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Lewiston: 2 to the southeast, 1 to the north, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Shasta County (2) and Trinity County (2). The average distance is 16.4 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Lewiston
Crystal Creek Falls (8.5 mi), Whiskeytown Falls (9.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Lewiston
Canyon Creek Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lewiston
Kickapoo Waterfall (29 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Lewiston: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lewiston, CA?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lewiston: 2 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lewiston?
Crystal Creek Falls in Shasta County is the closest, about 8.5 miles southeast of Lewiston.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lewiston?
Crystal Creek Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 132 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lewiston in?
Shasta County (2) and Trinity County (2).
How does Lewiston compare with other California towns?
Lewiston ranks 50th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.