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.
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.
Marble Falls
Multi-tiered waterfall flowing over white marble rock, reached via a steep 3.7-mile trail starting near Potwisha Campground.
Tufa Falls
Waterfall in the Mineral King area known for its unique tufa formations, which are calcium carbonate deposits created by mineral-rich springs.
Chagoopa Falls
A 1,200-foot waterfall that drops down the eastern wall of the Kern River Canyon from the Chagoopa Plateau.
Moraine Lake
High-altitude lake on the Chagoopa Plateau providing views of the Kaweah Peaks.
Little Five Lakes
A group of alpine lakes located in the Big Arroyo drainage below the Great Western Divide.
Summit Lake
Remote alpine lake situated on the Hockett Plateau in the southern portion of the park.
Mineral Lakes
Group of high-elevation glacial lakes located within the Mineral King valley.
Mosquito Lakes
Chain of five subalpine lakes in Mineral King, accessible via the Cold Springs trailhead.
Eagle Lake
Glacial cirque lake at 10,000 feet elevation, situated in the rugged granite landscape of Mineral King.
Ansel Lake
Remote alpine lake located near the crest of the Great Western Divide.
White Chief Lake
High-altitude lake in White Chief Canyon, formerly a site for 19th-century silver mining.
Little Five Lakes
One of several glacial lakes located in the Big Arroyo drainage area.
Big Five Lakes
Cluster of five large glacial lakes set in a granite basin below the Great Western Divide.
Monarch Lakes
Lower and Upper subalpine lakes situated in a steep glacial cirque on the trail toward Sawtooth Pass.
Oriole Lake
Secluded lake in the Atwell Mill area, surrounded by mixed conifer and red fir forests.
Evelyn Lake
Secluded high-country lake located on the Hockett Plateau.
Franklin Lakes
Pair of alpine reservoirs in Mineral King that were historically utilized for hydroelectric power generation.
Columbine Lake
High-elevation glacial lake at 10,970 feet, located directly below Sawtooth Pass.
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