Outdoors
Waterfalls near Palm Desert
13 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
13
Closest
9.6 mi
West Fork Falls
Within 10 miles
2
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 9.6miWest Fork Falls
- 9.8miHidden Falls
- 10.3miMurray Canyon Falls
- 10.4miSeven Sisters Waterfall
- 12.2miTahquitz Falls
- 13.5miDry Falls
- 14.2miAndreas Falls
- 22.2miFuller Mill Creek Falls
- 30.8miBorrego Palm Canyon Falls
- 33.8miMaidenhair Falls
- 35.2miSilverwood Falls
- 37miLower Barker Valley Falls
- 37miUpper Barker Valley Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Palm Desert; 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.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Palm Desert?
West Fork Falls, about 9.6 miles from the center of Palm Desert.
How many waterfalls are near Palm Desert?
13 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 2 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Palm Desert?
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.