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Bridal Veil Falls

El Dorado County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
El Dorado County, California
Access status
Partial guide: parking rules at the highway pullout are not confirmed by an official source
The walk
Roadside viewpoint; a few steps from the pullout
Ground & access
Highway shoulder on a four-lane highway with fast traffic and blind curves. The source strongly advises against crossing Highway 50 on foot.

World of Waterfalls describes Bridal Veil Falls as a drive-up roadside waterfall of about 80 feet on Highway 50 between Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe. The eastbound side, toward South Lake Tahoe, has the wide pullout directly in front of the falls.

Plan your visit

Highway 50 eastbound pullout in front of Bridal Veil Falls

The visitor account describes standing in front of the falls after pulling into a large pullout. No measured walking distance is given.

Highway shoulder on a four-lane highway with fast traffic and blind curves. The source strongly advises against crossing Highway 50 on foot.

Where to start

Eastbound Highway 50 pullout, described in the visitor account as very wide. The westbound side has narrow shoulders. No official source was found that confirms parking rules at this pullout.

Timing & water

The visitor account (late June 2016) found the falls flowing but waning, and expected it to dry up in summer. Best flow is likely in spring.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned in the source. Current rules unverified.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

El Dorado County, California.

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