Sequoia National Park

Lakes and waterfalls in Sequoia National Park

Majestic Lakes and Waterfalls

Sequoia National Park’s water features range from the 1,200-foot Tokopah Falls to the high-altitude glacial cirques of the Mineral King area. This collection highlights the diverse hydrology of the Great Western Divide and the Kern River drainage, including rare calcium carbonate formations at Tufa Falls and historic silver mining sites near White Chief Lake. These lakes and waterfalls serve as key landmarks along the park's extensive backcountry trail systems.

Majestic Lakes and Waterfalls — Map

A

Tokopah Falls

A 1,200-foot cascade along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, accessible via a 1.7-mile trail from Lodgepole Campground.

B

Marble Falls

Multi-tiered waterfall flowing over white marble rock, reached via a steep 3.7-mile trail starting near Potwisha Campground.

C

Tufa Falls

Waterfall in the Mineral King area known for its unique tufa formations, which are calcium carbonate deposits created by mineral-rich springs.

D

Chagoopa Falls

A 1,200-foot waterfall that drops down the eastern wall of the Kern River Canyon from the Chagoopa Plateau.

E

Moraine Lake

High-altitude lake on the Chagoopa Plateau providing views of the Kaweah Peaks.

F

Little Five Lakes

A group of alpine lakes located in the Big Arroyo drainage below the Great Western Divide.

G

Summit Lake

Remote alpine lake situated on the Hockett Plateau in the southern portion of the park.

H

Mineral Lakes

Group of high-elevation glacial lakes located within the Mineral King valley.

I

Mosquito Lakes

Chain of five subalpine lakes in Mineral King, accessible via the Cold Springs trailhead.

J

Eagle Lake

Glacial cirque lake at 10,000 feet elevation, situated in the rugged granite landscape of Mineral King.

K

Ansel Lake

Remote alpine lake located near the crest of the Great Western Divide.

L

White Chief Lake

High-altitude lake in White Chief Canyon, formerly a site for 19th-century silver mining.

M

Little Five Lakes

One of several glacial lakes located in the Big Arroyo drainage area.

N

Big Five Lakes

Cluster of five large glacial lakes set in a granite basin below the Great Western Divide.

O

Monarch Lakes

Lower and Upper subalpine lakes situated in a steep glacial cirque on the trail toward Sawtooth Pass.

P

Oriole Lake

Secluded lake in the Atwell Mill area, surrounded by mixed conifer and red fir forests.

Q

Evelyn Lake

Secluded high-country lake located on the Hockett Plateau.

R

Franklin Lakes

Pair of alpine reservoirs in Mineral King that were historically utilized for hydroelectric power generation.

S

Columbine Lake

High-elevation glacial lake at 10,970 feet, located directly below Sawtooth Pass.

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