Preston Falls
California · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Preston Falls is a waterfall in Tuolumne 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.
Preston Falls sits in Tuolumne County, California. The base sits at roughly 2,818 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 17 minutes from Buck Meadows. Visitor counts are low — expect to have the falls largely to yourself. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlon Falls | 6 mi | 35 ft | easy · 2.8 mi | N | Free |
| Tueeulala Falls | 8 mi | 915 ft | — | N | — |
| Wapama Falls | 9 mi | 1,286 ft | — | N | — |
| Jawbone Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rancheria Falls | 11 mi | — | — | N | — |
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How far is Preston Falls from a major city?
Preston Falls is 12 miles from Buck Meadows (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.8847, -119.8812
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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