Roaring River Falls
California · height not recorded · Kings Canyon National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Roaring River Falls is a waterfall in Fresno 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Mist Falls | 5 mi | 148 ft | — | N | — |
| Grizzly Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Lower Gardiner Falls | 9 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Upper Gardiner Falls | 9 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Tokopah Falls | 12 mi | — | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Roaring River Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Roaring River Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Roaring River Falls is inside Kings Canyon National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Roaring River 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 Roaring River Falls from a major city?
Roaring River Falls is 23 miles from Independence (about 33 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.7815, -118.6219
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q72919116)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72919116
GeoNames (5388005)
https://www.geonames.org/5388005/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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