Five Finger Falls
California · height not recorded · The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Five Finger Falls is a waterfall in Santa Cruz 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Finger Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Fairy Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Maple Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Basin Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Basin Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Five Finger Falls
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Is Five Finger Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Five Finger Falls is inside The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Five Finger Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Five Finger Falls?
No entrance fee. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Five Finger Falls from a major city?
Five Finger Falls is 2 miles from Day Valley (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.0493, -121.8612
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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