Outdoors
Waterfalls near South Gate
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
15.7 mi
Mayberg Waterfall
Worth the drive
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 15.7miMayberg Waterfall
- 17.9miBailey Canyon Falls
- 18.2miEaton Canyon Waterfall
- 18.3miSchweitzer Falls
- 18.4miFrog Jump Falls
- 18.7miMoss Grotto Falls
- 18.9miLeontine Falls
- 19.2miMillard Falls
- 19.9miHermit Falls
- 21miSturtevant Falls
- 21miRoyal Falls
- 21.4miTemescal Falls
- 21.7miLower Switzer Falls
- 21.8miSwitzer Falls
- 22.5miFish Canyon Falls
- 23.7miSanta Ynez Canyon Falls
- 24.6miGlen Camp Falls
- 24.9miOwl Falls
- 26.2miTrail Canyon Falls
- 26.4miLower Double Falls
- 27miWest Fork Waterfall
- 30.1miWolfskill Falls
- 31.5miLos Angeles Aqueduct Cascades
- 32.6miBlack Star Canyon Falls
- 32.8miSolstice Canyon Falls
- 33.3miCooper Canyon Falls
- 33.5miWhitney Canyon Waterfalls
- 34.2miEscondido Falls (Lower)
- 36.8miNewton Canyon Falls
- 37miZuma Canyon Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of South Gate; 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 South Gate?
Mayberg Waterfall, about 15.7 miles from the center of South Gate.
How many waterfalls are near South Gate?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near South Gate?
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.