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“Everybody thinks of Yosemite when they think of waterfalls, but there are actually more than 100 breathtaking waterfalls throughout California, many of which are accessible by taking short hiking trails,” said Debbie Sipe, CEO of www.Camp-California.com. Sipe
We’ve rounded up some of the best below, along with nearby camping options:
Alamere Falls: Considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls along the Northern California coast, Alamere Falls is located in Point Reyes National Seashore. It cascades over a cliff onto a beach and then runs into the ocean. It can be accessed via the Palomarin Trailhead at the southern end of Point Reyes. Camp at Olema Campground in Olema, which has RV and tent sites.
Burney Falls: Located inside McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Burney Falls is considered to be among the most scenic in the state. Nearby campgrounds include Hat Creek Resort and RV Park in Old Station (RV and tent sites as well as cabin, yurt and motel rentals) and Lassen RV Resort in McArthur.
Feather Falls: One of the tallest waterfalls outside of Yosemite, Feather Falls is a 410-foot waterfall in the mountains roughly 40 minutes east of Oroville. Campgrounds to consider as base camps include Dingerville USA RV Resort (RV sites) and Riffle’s RV Park & Campground in Oroville (RV and tent sites).
Waterfalls at Big Basin Redwoods State Park: This park, which is located in the greater Santa Cruz area, includes 70-foot Berry Creek Falls, Silver Falls
Waterfalls in the Big Sur area: There are 13 waterfalls in the Big Sur area, including McWay Falls, an 80-foot waterfall that plunges from a forested cliff onto the beach below. The fall is located in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and can be seen from State Route 1. Other noteworthy waterfalls in the area include Limekiln Falls in Limekiln State Park and Salmon Creek Falls, which is really a pair of 100-foot waterfalls that join together as they plunge. Nearby campgrounds include Big Sur Campgrounds and Cabins (RV and tent sites, cabins) and Fernwood Resort (RV and tent sites as well as furnished “Adventure Tents”).
Waterfalls in San Diego County: One of the
If you have your heart set on seeing Yosemite’s waterfalls and can’t get a reservation in the park, there are several privately owned and operated campgrounds just outside,