Mist Falls
California · 148-foot drop · Kings Canyon National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Mist Falls is a waterfall in Fresno County, California. It drops roughly 148 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mist Falls (this page) | — | 148 ft | — | N | — |
| Roaring River Falls | 5 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lower Gardiner Falls | 5 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Upper Gardiner Falls | 5 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Grizzly Falls | 11 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Triple Falls | 12 mi | — | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Mist 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 Mist Falls?
Mist Falls is 148 feet (45 m) tall. Height is sourced from Wikidata.
Is Mist Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Mist Falls is inside Kings Canyon National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Mist 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 Mist Falls from a major city?
Mist Falls is 19 miles from Independence (about 27 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.8135, -118.5490
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q123351479)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123351479
GeoNames (5373809)
https://www.geonames.org/5373809/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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