Bunnell Cascade
California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
55°F
Sunny
Tonight
31°F
Mostly Clear
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:46 AM · Sunset 8:01 PM · 14h 15m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS HNX.
No verified photo yet
Bunnell Cascade is a waterfall in Mariposa County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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 | 42 | 19 | 6.8 | 10.8 |
| Feb | 42 | 19 | 4.5 | 9.8 |
| Mar | 40 | 21 | 7.5 | 16.8 |
| Apr | 49 | 26 | 3.1 | 7 |
| May | 58 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Jun | 71 | 43 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 80 | 52 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 51 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 45 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 64 | 36 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 49 | 23 | 3.1 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 44 | 20 | 8.3 | 12.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell Cascade (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Cascade Fall | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Pywiack Cascade | 3 mi | 591 ft | — | N | — |
| Three Chute Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Nevada Fall | 4 mi | 594 ft | — | N | — |
| Snow Creek Falls | 4 mi | 2,133 ft | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Bunnell Cascade
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Bunnell Cascade in a national or state park?
Yes — Bunnell Cascade is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Bunnell Cascade?
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 Bunnell Cascade from a major city?
Bunnell Cascade is 6 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 8 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.7454, -119.4708
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q121072478)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q121072478
GeoNames (5331829)
https://www.geonames.org/5331829/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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