Outdoors NearbyWaterfalls in New Mexico
We list 17 named waterfalls in New Mexico, with the most near Rodeo (2), White Rock (2) and Gallup (1). The tallest mapped one is Rio en Medio Falls at about 164 feet.
Near Rodeo 2
- Lower Cave Creek Falls Directions
- Upper Cave Creek Falls Directions
Near White Rock 2
- Lower Frijoles Falls Directions
- Upper Frijoles Falls Directions
Near Gallup 1
- Big Falls Directions
Near Chama 1
- Brazos Falls Directions
Near Aztec 1
- Dryfall Directions
Near White Sands 1
- Fillmore waterfall Directions
Near Truth or Consequences 1
- Garcia Falls Directions
Near Santa Fe 1
- Hyde Park Falls trailhead 0.7 mi Directions
Near Jemez Pueblo 1
- Jemez Falls 69 ft Directions
Near Mora 1
- Pecos Falls 82 ft Directions
Near Chimayo 1
- Quemado Falls 33 ft Directions
Near Nambe 1
- Rio en Medio Falls 164 ft Directions
Near Arroyo Seco 1
Near Carnuel 1
- Travertine Falls 33 ft · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
Near Tularosa 1
- Tullarosa Falls Directions
Data: OpenStreetMap. Some trails need a parking pass or permit. 11 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.
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Waterfalls in other states
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best waterfalls in New Mexico?
The most waterfalls in our data are near Rodeo (2), White Rock (2) and Gallup (1). Among the tallest are Rio en Medio Falls (164 ft), Pecos Falls (82 ft) and Jemez Falls (69 ft).
What is the tallest waterfall in New Mexico?
Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Rio en Medio Falls near Nambe is the tallest at about 164 feet. Only 5 of the 17 in New Mexico have a mapped height.