The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Madera County
Madera County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Madera County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Madera County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Thousand Island Lake
Highlight • Lake
Thousand Island Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Sierra Nevada. It's name comes from the shimmering stone islands that make up it's unique and a true …
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Rainbow Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Rainbow Falls is the highest waterfall on the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. Plunging 101-feet down to the turbulent water below, the falls are named for the rainbows …
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Devil's Postpile 🗻
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Devils Postpile National Monument, which is only open from mid-June to mid-October, was once part of the Yosemite National Park and was only placed under protection as an independent …
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Garnet Lake
Highlight • Lake
From Garnet Lake the John Muir Trail continues north to Thousand Island Lake. An alternative route to the right of the bridge leads to the beautiful and secluded Altha Lake. …
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Angel Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Angel Falls is one of two waterfalls in this area. The Willow Creek cascades over some slick rock, carving a little gorge into the rock. Another waterfall is Devil's Slide …
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Iva Bell Hot Springs ⛲ backpacking hike from Devil's Postpile National Monument, via Rainbow Falls and Fish Creek Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument
Iva Bell Hot Springs hike from Devil's Postpile National Monument, using Fish Creek Trail from Rainbow Falls Trailhead is about 12 mile one way, usually backpacking with one or two …
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Nelder Grove Historical Area
Highlight • Historical Site
Located in the Sierra National Forest, this stunning grove spans over 1,500 acres and is home to approximately 100 mature sequoias. Named after John Nelder, who built a cabin in …
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Corlieu Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Corlieu Falls is located along the Lewis Creek National Recreation Trail. The Lewis Creek was once used to transport milled lumber over more than 50 miles into the town of …
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Ansel Adams Wilderness Boundary
Highlight • Natural Monument
The east branch of the PCT climbs up the switchbacks and out of Agnew Meadows, quickly crossing into the wilderness for which overnight permits are required and no mechanical travel is allowed.
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Red Rock Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The Lewis Creek cascades down into a narrow pool. The small waterfall is known as Red Rock Falls, one of two scenic falls along the Lewis Creek Trail. Corlieu Falls is located about 1.5 miles south of here.
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