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Carlon Falls

California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Right now

This Afternoon

63°F

Sunny

Tonight

38°F

Mostly Clear

Today's daylight

Sunrise 5:48 AM · Sunset 8:03 PM · 14h 15m

AQI: 46 (Good) · PM2.5 3.2 µg/m³

Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS HNX.

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Carlon Falls is a waterfall in 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.

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.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Carlon Falls (this page)N
Preston Falls6 mi
Little Nellie Falls7 miYFree
Upper Cascades9 miN
Wildcat Falls9 mi623 ftN
Foresta Falls9 miN

Questions visitors ask about Carlon Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Carlon Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Carlon Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Carlon Falls?

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 Carlon Falls from a major city?

Carlon Falls is 9 miles from El Portal (about 14 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

37.8031, -119.8435

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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