Yosemite Falls: An RV Traveler's Guide
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Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America, in Yosemite National Park, California. It consists of upper and lower falls with a combined drop of over 2,400 feet, and is visible from many points around Yosemite Valley. The falls are fed by snowmelt, so their flow is strongly seasonal.
When do Yosemite Falls flow the most?
Yosemite Falls flow heaviest in spring and early summer from snowmelt, and can slow to a trickle or run dry by late summer. The official NPS site is the place to confirm current flow and campground reservations.
- ·Among the tallest falls in North America (~2,400 ft total)
- ·Peak flow in spring snowmelt
- ·Often dry by late summer
State
California
Combined drop
~2,400 ft (upper + lower)
In
Yosemite National Park (Yosemite Valley)
Because the falls are snowmelt-fed, they are a roaring spectacle in spring and early summer and frequently dwindle — sometimes to nothing — by late summer and fall.
Yosemite Valley is busy in peak season and its campgrounds reserve out far in advance, so confirming reservations on the official source is part of planning a visit.
Official sources
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