Waterfalls in California

California has 862 mapped waterfalls — 2.19 per 100,000 residents, ranking it #23 of 51 in the US.

#23

national rank (per capita)

862

mapped waterfalls

2.19

per 100k residents

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Named waterfalls in California include

Vernal Fall · Nevada Fall · Silver Apron · Cascade Fall · Pit River Falls · Trail Canyon Falls · Rock Creek · Rainbow Falls · Cedar Creek Falls · Preston Falls · Maple Falls · Moose Lodge Falls

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