No public access
Capote Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Capote Falls is on the private Brite Ranch with no public access. Do not enter without the landowners' permission.
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About Capote Falls
Height: 175 feet
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Capote Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
Permit required
Permission from the private landowners is required to visit Capote Falls. Contact the owners directly to inquire about access.
🏊 Is There Swimming at Capote Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit due to milder temperatures in the desert region.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Visitors should be cautious of the remote location, potential wildlife encounters, and the lack of emergency services nearby. Always follow the landowners' guidelines.
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The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The bare-earth surface loses about 65 feet through the falls, but gradually, the profile of a cascade rather than a plunge. The falls are listed at 175 feet; that total covers more ground than this one lidar line does, which sees about 178 feet of descent end to end. The ground at the falls is roughly 3,895 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 31 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 59 feet in the 500 feet below. Facing northwest, the falls glow in afternoon and evening light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 3,895 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 65 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northwest
- Glows in afternoon and evening light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
3,881 feet above sea level
Coordinates
30.214321° N, -104.559645° W
Where to Stay
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
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Wildlife
The area around Capote Falls may host desert wildlife such as birds, lizards, and small mammals.
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