Cedar Creek Falls
Permit · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cleveland National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1,168 ft
- Elevation
Overview:
A visitor use permit is required to visit the Cedar Creek Falls Visitor Use Permit Area. Cedar Creek Falls is a spectacular waterfall plunging 80 feet into a large pool of water. The trails to Cedar Creek Falls lead hikers through the beautiful backcountry hills of eastern San Diego. The chaparral plant community provides habitat for bird watching. Water levels at the falls vary substantially throughout the year. The falls typically do not run during the summer months when the pool at the base of the falls is stagnant and filled with algae.
Getting there
32.98972, -116.72972 · 32°59'23.0"N 116°43'47.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Ways in
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- Visitor Use Permit Area — Entry Point
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Common questions about Cedar Creek Falls
- Can you reserve a site at Cedar Creek Falls?
- Yes, Cedar Creek Falls is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Cedar Creek Falls
- El Prado Group 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Laguna 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horse Heaven Group 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wooded Hill Group 19.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Three Sisters Falls 2.7 mi · Facility
- Inaja Memorial Picnic Site 8.4 mi · Facility
- Pioneer Mail Picnic Site 15.1 mi · Facility
- Pine Creek Trailhead 15.2 mi · Facility
- Bear Valley Trailhead 16.6 mi · Facility
- Meadows Information Kiosk Trailhead 18 mi · Facility
- Agua Dulce Equestrian Trailhead 19.5 mi · Facility
- Laguna Information Site 20 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 760-788-0250
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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