Ortega Falls
California · 35-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Ortega Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega Falls (this page) | — | 35 ft | — | — | — |
| Lion Canyon Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Tenaja Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Holly Jim Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Canyon Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Harding Canyon Falls | 11 mi | 115 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Ortega Falls?
Ortega Falls is 35 feet (10.6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Ortega Falls from a major city?
Ortega Falls is 4 miles from Lakeland Village (about 6 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
33.6259, -117.4278
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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