Bridalveil Fall
California · 620-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Bridalveil Fall: clear, 64°F.
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64°F
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87°F
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Sunrise 5:45 AM · Sunset 8:22 PM · 14h 37m
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Bridalveil Fall is a waterfall in Mariposa County, California. It drops roughly 620 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Bridalveil Fall sits in Mariposa County, California. The falls are inside Yosemite National Park, a US National Park. The base sits at roughly 4,382 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 6 minutes from Yosemite Valley. A trail — Bridalveil Fall Trail — runs within 160 meters of the marked location. This is one of the more frequently visited falls in the state by our popularity model. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California. The waterfall is 188 metres (617 ft) in height and flows year round.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 26 | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 50 | 26 | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 49 | 28 | 8.2 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 60 | 33 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| May | 69 | 41 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 80 | 51 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Jul | 90 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 87 | 58 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 52 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 43 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 57 | 31 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 51 | 28 | 8.1 | 8 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridalveil Fall (this page) | — | 620 ft | — | N | — |
| Ribbon Fall | 1 mi | 1,612 ft | — | N | — |
| Horsetail Fall | 1 mi | 2,133 ft | — | N | — |
| Silver Strand Falls | 1 mi | 574 ft | — | N | — |
| Sentinel Fall | 3 mi | 1,936 ft | — | N | — |
| Lower Yosemite Fall | 4 mi | 320 ft | — | N | — |
Side-by-side comparisons
Bridalveil Fall compared head-to-head with other documented falls — height, access, fees, dogs, swimmability in one row each.
- vs. Amicalola Falls
- vs. Chilnualna Fall
- vs. Depot Creek Falls
- vs. Horsetail Falls
- vs. Illilouette Fall
- vs. Lehamite Falls
- vs. Lewis Falls
- vs. Lower Yellowstone Falls
- vs. Lower Yosemite Fall
- vs. Middle Cascades
- vs. Nevada Fall
- vs. Ribbon Fall
- vs. Royal Arch Cascade
- vs. Sentinel Fall
- vs. Silver Strand Falls
- vs. Snow Creek Falls
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~620 ft)
- Wildcat Falls623 ft
- Linton Falls615 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls607 ft
- Malachite Falls600 ft
- Cape Horn Falls597 ft
Questions visitors ask about Bridalveil Fall
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Bridalveil Fall?
Bridalveil Fall is 620 feet (189 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Bridalveil Fall in a national or state park?
Yes — Bridalveil Fall is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Bridalveil Fall?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Bridalveil Fall from a major city?
Bridalveil Fall is 4 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 6 minutes' drive).
More waterfalls in California
Where it is
37.7168, -119.6468
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridalveil_Fall
Wikidata (Q2360422)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2360422
GeoNames (5330723)
https://www.geonames.org/5330723/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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