Pacific

Staircase Falls, California

Inside Yosemite National Park · $35 entrance

Height1017 ft

Entry$35

Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on the southern side of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,300 feet (400 m) into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps. Staircase Falls is relatively ephemeral and is usually dry by the end of June. The falls are located immediately behind Camp Curry on cliffs below Glacier Point.

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How tall is Staircase Falls?

Staircase Falls drops 1017 feet (310 m).

Is Staircase Falls in a national park?

Yes — Staircase Falls falls within Yosemite National Park. The entrance fee is $35.

Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS GNIS Description: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Photo: Ambitious Wench · CC BY-SA 2.0 Park: National Park Service

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