Outdoors NearbyPhantom Falls
Phantom Falls is a waterfall in California, about 7 miles from Oroville. On the map it is about 164 feet (50 m) high and seasonal, may run dry. Little Phantom Falls is another fall in the area.
Intermittent waterfall at North Table Mountain. There is a shallow cave behind it at the bottom of the canyon, and an abandoned mine shaft that has been filled in.Description from OpenStreetMap
| Location | Near Oroville, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 164 ft (50 m) |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
| More | Wikipedia |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Little Phantom Falls 125 ft · near Oroville · 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Ravine Falls 75 ft · near Oroville · 1 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Ravine Twin Falls 46 ft · near Oroville · 1 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lower Ravine Falls 39 ft · near Oroville · 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Little Hollow Falls near Oroville · 1 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Hollow Falls 46 ft · near Oroville · 1 mi · trailhead 0.6 mi Directions
- Beatson Falls 105 ft · near Oroville · 2 mi Directions
- Western Falls 121 ft · near Thermalito · 2 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Phantom Falls?
In California, about 7 miles from Oroville, at 39.6105, -121.5607. Check trail and parking details with the park, forest or town before you set out.
How tall is Phantom Falls?
About 164 feet (50 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Phantom Falls flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What other waterfalls are near Phantom Falls?
Little Phantom Falls (1 mi), Ravine Falls (1 mi), Ravine Twin Falls (1 mi) and Lower Ravine Falls (1 mi).