Waterfall Hikes Near Bass Lake, CA

318 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bass Lake? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bass Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.3280°N, -119.5665°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bass Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 43 gauged

37 waterfalls near Bass Lake have live flow data today

Bridalveil Fall Barely Flowing Chilnualna Fall Barely Flowing Chinquapin Falls Barely Flowing Foresta Falls Barely Flowing Little Nellie Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing Silver Strand Falls Barely Flowing Wildcat Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bunnell Cascade Barely Flowing Illilouette Falls Barely Flowing Lehamite Falls Barely Flowing Lower Yosemite Fall Barely Flowing Nevada Fall Barely Flowing Pywiack Cascade Barely Flowing Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing Silver Apron Barely Flowing Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Vernal Fall Barely Flowing Upper Yosemite Falls Barely Flowing Staircase Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing California Falls Barely Flowing Le Conte Falls Barely Flowing Rancheria Falls Barely Flowing White Cascade Barely Flowing Waterwheel Falls Barely Flowing Tuolumne Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Low Lower Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Minaret Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Preston Falls Barely Flowing Wapama Falls Barely Flowing Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 82°F

Wed 82°F Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Ind 88°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bass Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Low · 53 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Tueeulala Falls Barely Flowing · 132 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Wapama Falls Barely Flowing · 132 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Ribbon Fall Barely Flowing · 213 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Royal Arch Cascade Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Sentinel Fall Barely Flowing · 156 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bass Lake (9 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Corlieu Falls waterfall

Corlieu Falls

6.8 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Whisky Falls waterfall CC

Whisky Falls

7.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bass Lake (13 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Angel Falls waterfall

Angel Falls

35 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Red Rock Falls waterfall

Red Rock Falls

38.2 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Bass Lake

Ribbon Fall waterfall

Ribbon Fall

1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bunnell Cascade waterfall

Bunnell Cascade

37.8 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chinquapin Falls waterfall

Chinquapin Falls

28.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Wildcat Falls waterfall

Wildcat Falls

3.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pywiack Cascade waterfall

Pywiack Cascade

36.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foresta Falls waterfall

Foresta Falls

37.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Little Nellie Falls waterfall

Little Nellie Falls

37.4 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Rainbow Falls waterfall

Lower Rainbow Falls

23.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.7 miles away
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Waterwheel Falls waterfall

Waterwheel Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
18.0 miles 2 ft
Le Conte Falls waterfall

Le Conte Falls

30 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
California Falls waterfall

California Falls

In Yosemite National Park
California
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Tuolumne Falls waterfall

Tuolumne Falls

32.3 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.2 miles 500 ft
White Cascade waterfall

White Cascade

In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
11.0 miles 800 ft
Minaret Falls waterfall

Minaret Falls

21.3 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Rancheria Falls waterfall

Rancheria Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

26.4 miles away
California
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Wapama Falls waterfall

Wapama Falls

2.9 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Tueeulala Falls waterfall

Tueeulala Falls

3.1 miles away
In Yosemite National Park
California
Moderate
5.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bass Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Bass Lake?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Bass Lake, including Angel Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bass Lake?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Bass Lake, including Bridalveil Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bass Lake?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bass Lake, including Angel Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bass Lake?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bass Lake, including Angel Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bass Lake?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bass Lake, including Angel Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bass Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bass Lake is Angel Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bass Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Bass Lake is Yosemite Falls at 2,425 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bass Lake require permits?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Bass Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bass Lake?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near Bass Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bass Lake?

The closest waterfall to Bass Lake is Angel Falls, approximately 0.6 miles away.

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