Chagoopa Falls
California · 1,201-foot drop · Sequoia National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Flow at Chagoopa Falls is 56 cfs today, around its seasonal average. June averages 1.4 snow days here.
Right now
Streamflow
55.8 cfs
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R · 32m ago
Overnight
°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
71°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:35 AM · Sunset 8:12 PM · 14h 37m
Other park alerts
- Fire Restrictions in Place(Information)
- A Few Small Roads Closed Due to Roadway Damage and/or Repair Work(Park Closure)
Snapshot built 14m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS HNX.
No verified photo yet
Chagoopa Falls is a waterfall in Tulare County, California. It drops roughly 1,201 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.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 11206820 · 18.7 mi away
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA
— Distant gauge — proxy reading, not on the same drainage.
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30-day streamflow
Below 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 62 cfs · 86% of last year — similar
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 | 36 | 17 | 4.9 | 10 |
| Feb | 36 | 17 | 3.2 | 8.8 |
| Mar | 35 | 18 | 5.7 | 13.2 |
| Apr | 45 | 25 | 1.2 | 5.4 |
| May | 56 | 35 | 0.5 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 67 | 46 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 76 | 54 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 51 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 47 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 60 | 39 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 45 | 26 | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 39 | 21 | 5.4 | 10.8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chagoopa Falls (this page) | — | 1,201 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Picket Creek Falls | 7 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lower Picket Creek Falls | 8 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Volcano Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Cliff Creek Falls | 10 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lower Cliff Creek Falls | 10 mi | — | — | N | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~1201 ft)
- Otter Falls1,200 ft
- Silver Cord Cascade1,214 ft
- Lehamite Falls1,181 ft
- Royal Arch Cascade1,247 ft
- Illilouette Fall1,250 ft
Questions visitors ask about Chagoopa Falls
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 Chagoopa Falls?
Chagoopa Falls is 1,201 feet (366 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Chagoopa Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Chagoopa Falls is inside Sequoia National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Chagoopa 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 Chagoopa Falls from a major city?
Chagoopa Falls is 20 miles from Lone Pine (about 28 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.4693, -118.4150
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q120196814)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120196814
GeoNames (5335733)
https://www.geonames.org/5335733/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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