Wapama Falls
California · 1,286-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Wapama Falls is a waterfall in Tuolumne County, California. It drops roughly 1,286 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.
Wapama Falls is the larger of two waterfalls located on Falls Creek on the northern wall of Hetch Hetchy Valley below Hetch Hetchy Dome, in Yosemite National Park. The other waterfall, Tueeulala Falls, is on a separate seasonal distributary of Falls Creek. Wapama Falls flows year-round and during peak flow has been known to inundate the trail bridge crossing its base, making the falls impossible to pass. The falls consist of two primary drops angled roughly 60 degrees to each other, and a broad cascade at its base.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapama Falls (this page) | — | 1,286 ft | — | N | — |
| Tueeulala Falls | 0 mi | 915 ft | — | N | — |
| Rancheria Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Preston Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Jawbone Falls | 12 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Carlon Falls | 12 mi | 35 ft | easy · 2.8 mi | N | Free |
Related waterfalls
On the same watercourse (Falls Creek)
Similar height (~1286 ft)
- Bridal Veil Falls-Mine Cascade1,291 ft
- Drury Falls1,267 ft
- Big Heart Falls1,262 ft
- Illilouette Fall1,250 ft
- Royal Arch Cascade1,247 ft
Questions visitors ask about Wapama Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Wapama Falls?
Wapama Falls is 1,286 feet (392 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Wapama Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Wapama Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Wapama 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 Wapama Falls from a major city?
Wapama Falls is 19 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 27 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.9679, -119.7655
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wapama_Falls
Wikidata (Q38227)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38227
GeoNames (5407099)
https://www.geonames.org/5407099/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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