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Rancheria Falls

California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Rancheria Falls, a waterfall in California
Photo: Richard Wood, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Rancheria 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.

Compare to nearby falls

If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Rancheria Falls (this page)N
Wapama Falls3 mi1,286 ftN
Tueeulala Falls3 mi915 ftN
Preston Falls11 mi
Quaking Aspen Falls11 miN
Lower Cathedral Creek Falls11 miN

Questions visitors ask about Rancheria Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Rancheria Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Rancheria Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Rancheria 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 Rancheria Falls from a major city?

Rancheria Falls is 16 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 23 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

37.9552, -119.7099

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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