Rancheria Falls
California · 131-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Rancheria Falls is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 131 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.
Rancheria Falls is in California. The base sits at roughly 8,010 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 21 minutes from Shaver Lake. A trail — Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail — runs within 60 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancheria Falls (this page) | — | 131 ft | — | — | — |
| Line Creek Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Stevenson Creek Falls | 13 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Twin Falls | 14 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Granite Creek Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Whisky Falls | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Rancheria Falls?
Rancheria Falls is 131 feet (40 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Rancheria Falls from a major city?
Rancheria Falls is 15 miles from Shaver Lake (about 21 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.2516, -119.1362
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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