National Park
Waterfalls in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is a national park of the United States in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California. The park was established on September 25, 1890, and today protects 404,064 acres of forested mountainous terrain. Encompassing a vertical relief of nearly 13,000 feet (4,000 m), the park contains the highest point in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet (4,421 m) above sea level. The park is south of, and contiguous with, Kings Canyon National Park; both parks are administered by the National Park Service together as Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. UNESCO designated the areas as Sequoia-Kings Canyon Biosphere Reserve in 1976.
12 documented waterfalls in Sequoia National Park
Every named waterfall we've catalogued inside the park boundary, sorted by popularity. Click through for height, access, photos, live streamflow, and seasonal guidance.
Tokopah Falls
no height · photo
Chagoopa Falls
1,201 ft
Panther Creek Falls
154 ft
Marble Falls
no height
Tufa Falls
no height
Lower Buck Creek Falls
no height
Lower Cliff Creek Falls
no height
Lower Picket Creek Falls
no height
Tamarack Falls
52 ft
Upper Buck Creek Falls
no height
Upper Cliff Creek Falls
no height
Upper Picket Creek Falls
no height
Plan your visit
For fees, hours, current alerts, lodging, and downloadable maps, the National Park Service is the authoritative source. We link directly so you always see the freshest info.
Official NPS page
https://neilgaiman.com
Fees and passes
Entrance fees and the America the Beautiful pass
Current conditions
Road status, closures, weather impacts
Park maps
Downloadable PDFs and interactive maps
Lodging and food
Lodges, campgrounds, in-park dining
Alerts and news
Active closures, fires, wildlife encounters
When the park is busy
1,100,000 visitors per year (2023-2024 average). Peak is Jul, quietest is Jan.
Showing typical monthly distribution for parks with similar climate. Plan around the peak if you want fewer crowds — shoulder months often have the same scenery without the wait.
Source: NPS IRMA Visitor Use Statistics. Annual total reflects 2023-2024 average; monthly shape is climate-modeled.
Questions visitors ask
Is there a fee to enter Sequoia National Park?
Yes. Sequoia National Park charges an entrance fee that varies by vehicle type and pass. The America the Beautiful annual pass covers most National Parks. See the official NPS fee page for current amounts: https://neilgaiman.com/planyourvisit/fees.htm
How many waterfalls are in Sequoia National Park?
We've documented 12 named waterfalls inside the park boundary using OpenStreetMap, USGS GNIS, and point-in-polygon checks against the official NPS boundary.
What's the best time of year to see waterfalls in Sequoia National Park?
We don't have season data on enough waterfalls inside Sequoia National Park yet to recommend a window.
Can I bring my dog to Sequoia National Park?
Most National Parks restrict dogs to developed areas (parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds) and prohibit them on most trails. Check the park's specific pet policy before visiting: https://neilgaiman.com/planyourvisit/pets.htm
What are Sequoia National Park's hours?
Sequoia National Park is generally open 24/7, but visitor centers, roads, and specific facilities have their own hours and seasonal closures. Always check current conditions: https://neilgaiman.com/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Answers cross-reference official NPS pages and our point-in-polygon dataset. NPS is authoritative for fees, hours, and current conditions — always click through before driving.