Mill Creek Falls
California · height not recorded · Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Mill Creek Falls is a waterfall in Mendocino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | Free |
| Chamberlain Creek Waterfall | 34 mi | — | — | — | Free |
| Pepperwood Falls | 41 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Burnt Ranch Falls | 67 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Gray Falls | 69 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Whiskeytown Falls | 77 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Mill 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 Mill Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Mill Creek Falls is inside Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area. 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.
Is there a fee to visit Mill Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Mill Creek Falls from a major city?
Mill Creek Falls is 2 miles from Leggett (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
39.8813, -123.7455
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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