San Bernardino County, California
Waterfalls Near Searles Valley, CA
1 named waterfall lies within 30 miles of Searles Valley. Manly Fall (historical) is the closest at 17 miles to the northeast. Fossil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 160 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Searles Valley at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near Searles Valley, Ranked by Distance
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Manly Fall (historical)
Manly Fall (historical) is the closest named waterfall to Searles Valley, 17 miles to the northeast in Inyo County. USGS notes: On the west slope of the Panamint Range, the most northern, and highest of five, falls 1.6 km (1 mi) of the mouth of the Redlands Canyon. (US-T121)
- Address
- Inyo County, CA (GPS 35.9375, -117.1862)
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Fossil Falls
Fossil Falls lies 32 miles northwest of Searles Valley in Inyo County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Searles Valley. Its own nearest town is Inyokern.
- Rating
- 4.8 (160 Google reviews)
- Address
- Inyo County, CA (GPS 35.9698, -117.9090)
- Known for
- volcanic rocks, rock formations, lava flow, smoothed rocks, vault toilets
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Darwin Falls
Darwin Falls lies 39 miles north of Searles Valley in Inyo County, number 3 of 4 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Searles Valley. Highest waterfall in Death Valley National Park at 80 feet, a dramatic oasis accessible via hike.
- Rating
- 4.6 (75 Google reviews)
- Address
- Inyo County, CA (GPS 36.3208, -117.5245)
- Known for
- creek, stream crossings, oasis, scrambling, lush greenery
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Salmon Creek Falls
Salmon Creek Falls lies 59 miles west of Searles Valley in Tulare County, number 4 of 4 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Searles Valley. USGS notes: Located on the Salmon River 3.2 km (2 mi) east-northeast of the junction with the Kern River and Salmon River, 5.6 km (3.5 mi) southeast of Fairview. (US-T121)
- Rating
- 4.6 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Tulare County, CA (GPS 35.9101, -118.4351)
- Known for
- hike
Where the Waterfalls Are
Searles Valley sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Searles Valley: 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Inyo County (3) and Tulare County (1). The average distance is 36.5 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Searles Valley: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Searles Valley, CA?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Searles Valley: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Searles Valley?
Manly Fall (historical) in Inyo County is the closest, about 17 miles northeast of Searles Valley.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Searles Valley?
Fossil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 160 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Searles Valley in?
Inyo County (3) and Tulare County (1).
How does Searles Valley compare with other California towns?
Searles Valley ranks 84th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.