Cedar Creek Falls
California · height not recorded · Cleveland National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Cedar Creek Falls: clear, 58°F.
Right now
Overnight
58°F
Clear
Wednesday
95°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:37 AM · Sunset 7:54 PM · 14h 17m
Snapshot built 15m ago. Sources: NWS SGX.
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Cedar Creek Falls is a waterfall in San Diego County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Mildred Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Three Sisters Waterfalls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Green Valley Falls | 11 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Washtub Falls | 13 mi | — | — | — | — |
| The Falls | 21 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Cedar Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Cedar Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Cedar Creek Falls is inside Cleveland National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Cedar Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Cleveland National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Cedar Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Cleveland National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Cedar Creek Falls from a major city?
Cedar Creek Falls is 4 miles from San Diego Country Estates (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
32.9899, -116.7296
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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