A beautiful and historical place to see and walk. If you're luck you'll see obsidian, but cannot take out. Leave as is. Highly recommended. read more

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Super cool volcanic rock formations. You can still find lava. This is an ancient area and weather has changed its face continuously. It's BLM protected land so don't take any fossils you find. I recommend going when it's sunny, and not too windy as it really whips through this valley. If you plan on trying to climb then have someone with you. Wear the right shoes, hand grips and what not. You can't legally climb so maybe you aren't a dumb dumb and you don't so you don't fall down and go boom boom. Stay safe. Enjoy, respect the nature by taking whatever you brought in back out again. Don't ruin it with graffiti or trash. Stay beautiful. Desert Safety PSA: And for the love of God stay away from the desert if you don't know where you're at. There are old mine shafts out there from digging. Some covered - a lot not. They are deep. People have died falling not paying attention because who expects a friggin narrow but super deep hole to be there all random like? I'm talking miles and miles from streets and cities you may see one. DONT GET CLOSE TO LOOK! You can fall by slipping on the now uneven earth around it. You fall down. Your head goes boom. And then you don't come out alive. So stay out and stay on the trails. read more

A neat little spot to stop off and explore while driving down highway 395. Fossil Falls is a unique rock formation that was created by volcanic activity in the Sierras along with melting water from glaciers. These activities were said to have taken place between 10,000-20,000 years ago! That's a long time in the making. Getting to the entrance of the trailhead requires that you drive down a dirt road for a few miles, but it's not too long of a drive. Once you reach the parking lot, they'll be a sign with some information posted on the trail and a few restrooms on site. The "trail" isn't clearly marked but it's hard to get lost here. You'll basically be walking through desert foliage until you reach Fossil Falls. You'll know that you've reached it because there's a literal split right in between the rocks. The geological features are so interesting and the mountainous backdrop makes for some seriously stunning viewpoints. I saw a few campsites nearby so apparently people camp here (there are no amenities nearby though). Although the trail is pretty short, it's super rocky and rough on your feet. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes with good traction. Also, it can get extremely hot during the middle of the day and also very windy if you're coming when the sun is going down, so dress accordingly. All in all, it's a great place to stop for some exploring and to take a break from the road. It's a really neat geological landmark that more people should know about in my opinion. read more

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We enjoyed our short visit and hike to Fossil Falls. Just a quick 1-2 miles off the road on the way to Bishop. RVers beware: it is a dirt road and not rv friendly. If you are towing do not take the exit and attempt this. We ended up unhooking our tow vehicle and driving down the dirt road in our Jeep. It was a bit stressful, however the experience was worth it and we enjoyed the unique rock formations and the view. read more

Fossil Falls - Fossil Falls, CA - Hiking Near Me - Little Lake, California

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Yes! Perfect stop along the 395 to break up the drive & see some trippy geological history. Fossil Falls is a string of crazy rock formations made 440,000 years ago through a period of very active volcanism & melting glacial ice. Ancient Native American tribes also had a thriving community here about 12,000 years ago, so keep your eyes peeled for some obsidian flakes & metates. The Yelp address is accurate, and there's a sizable parking lot right at the trailhead. It's a short & mostly easy walk to the dry falls & back. We stayed less than an hour, but there's also primitive campsites available for $5 with restrooms & water. We dropped in around New Years - it's chilly so wear a jacket! You'll want to climb the rocks a bit too, so skip the sandals & wear something sturdier. **TIP FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER** The landscape looks pretty barren, but keep an eye out for tiny cute squirrels and huge fast jackrabbits. read more

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Located only a stone's throw (pun intended) off the 395, you'll find hoards of volcanic rock in the middle of nowhere. Directions: Take the exit for Fossil Falls off the 395 and follow signs. You'll enter a dirt road. Proceed VERY slowly as the dips and park in the lot. Prior to the lot there will be a fork, take a right to the lot. From there you'll have a very short hike on foot. If you're bringing a pet, follow the path and watch their feet. Tips: -Wear hiking shoes with lots of grip. Do not attempt this in tennis/running shoes. -If you like repelling, have the proper equipment. -Don't do this at night -Expect little rocks to hit your car on the dirt road -If you try to go down the rocks, you may or may not have grip. Be careful. -If you fall you're done for, so this is all at your risk. -Look out for holes which may have small vermin or snakes. Don't mess with nature when it comes to this aspect. On the other hand, look out for small creatures. They can be hidden in plain sight (see photo). Have fun checking out the two or more falls, and the amazing landscape the ancient volcanic eruption laid out. You'll find it to be a few minutes walk through one of two paths, which basically form a loop to the falls. Take a moment to appreciate what caused the smooth rock from the ones with holes, and attempt to surmise what these formations have gone though in their existence. It's an amazing and undervalued place. I would definitely be back just to check it out on a drive down Highway 395. read more

My husband and I decided to stop by after seeing the Fossil Falls sign on highway 395 during past Mammoth road trips. There are no waterfalls, but they were around thousands of years ago. There's cool rock formations from old volcanos that looked so different from the typical California landscape. From the parking lot, you don't have to walk too far to see the volcanic rocks or what's left of the river and waterfalls. Although it's not a must see nature landmark, it's cool if you want a quick rest stop when you are road tripping. read more

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If you're headed up to Bishop and it's still daylight, rather than stopping at the bland rest stop a couple of miles up ahead, visit Fossil Falls. There's a good-sized parking lot, a pit toilet (bring your own wet wipes and antibacterial gel for hand washing), and beautiful views in every direction. If you have the time to go on a very short hike, you'll be rewarded by seeing some amazing lava formations. I've seen lots of people mention how clear the trails are marked and that might be the case if you're someone with hiking experience. As a nearsighted middle-aged lady whose hiking experience consists mainly of glorified walks, I had about 80% confidence I was on the trail heading to the falls but when I turned around to head back to the parking lot, I couldn't find the trail at all. It was as if all signs of it had vanished. At that point, I started imagining myself falling into a ravine and having to saw off a limb with a pocket knife like the guy from that movie or having search and rescue find my body ten feet from my vehicle and then winning a Darwin Award. Obviously I did find my way back to the parking lot but I wanted to mention this so no one gets overconfident and bounds off into a lava field with improper shoes, no water, etc. The road leading to the Falls did become dirt/gravel but it was well maintained and my Jeep had no issues with it though I think a lower vehicle would have been fine as well. I was the only person there when I arrived and when I left there was a couple pulling up in a truck so it's a very quiet, serene, low traffic spot. I'd definitely recommend checking out Fossil Falls to anyone headed up or down highway 395. read more

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We were here 4 years ago on our way to Mammoth, and it is a hidden gem. We couldn't remember where it was exactly and found a small sign leading us to it. Glad we could stop by on our way home. "The Fossil Falls is a unique geological feature, located in the Coso Range of California in the United States. Volcanic activity in the mountain range, along with meltwater from glaciers in the nearby Sierra Nevada, played a role in the creation of the falls. They are located near the community of Little Lake, 1.0 mi (1.6 km) off US 395 (at a red cinder cone called "Red Hill") on Cinder Road to Red Hill, with signs to Fossil Falls.[3][4" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fossil_Falls read more

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As you drive north on Highway 395, west of Ridgecrest, you will pass a sign as you reach Little Lake: Fossil Falls. The first time I saw that sign, it stayed in my mind because it conjured up so many images. What could it be? On another occasion -- when I did have the time to turn off onto the dirt road that leads to the site -- I eagerly made the short hike through the rough landscape to a scene that looked liked a graveyard of dinosaur bones. I arrived at Fossil Falls. It is a wondrous little place that is made for play. It's a lot of fun to climb on this blackened volcanic stone that was formed over 20,000 years ago. The discharge from what was once a robust lake (that is now desert) flowed into and against the stone then worked its magic like a giant blender to mold the myriad shapes that we see now. Some hollowed out stone sections would make great hot tubs if anyone had the courtesy to bring a lot of hot water. Further down this landscape, the stone field drops off suddenly into a true dry falls that could serve as a playground for mountain climbers wanting to test their hand strength in a show of rope-less bravado. East of here is the China Lake Naval Facility and on it grounds are the Coso Range Petroglyphs. That landscape connects like a ribbon to Fossil Falls (although you'll get into serious trouble if you venture on to that government facility without permission). Fossil Falls is a worthwhile diversion when driving on Highway 395 and it can often be the best part of the journey as I almost always seem to stop there. read more

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If you are driving north on the 395 from Los Angeles, the entrance will be on your right. But keep an eye out because it's very easy for your to miss the sign indicating that you should exit very soon. Best to put this place in your navigation so that you won't miss it. After the turn of from 395, you will be driving on a short paved road that will eventually be unpaved for about 1 mile. It wasn't too rough on my car though. There is a small parking lot with 2 picnic tables on opposite ends of each other with a camping style fire ring. So if you want to have a picnic and bbq, you could. Or you could come out here and enjoy the night sky by a bonfire. There is also a vaulted toilet that, surprisingly, didn't smell bad at all considering the heat was in the 100's. Right off of the parking lot, you will see some information about the area. Follow that trail to the first sign pointing to the falls in .21 mile. You will notice that it's pointing straight ahead, but don't follow that as I don't think it's a real trail. There is a trail to the right that will loop around and a lot more feet friendly. Even though the walk is pretty short, it's still a good idea to bring some water with you if you are here in the summer time. Once at the falls, be super careful as the rocks are smooth and if it's wet, it can get very slippery and you can fall down. It's so amazing how all of this if formed from lava flows. And you can even climb down into the canyon. Very unique and I don't know where else you can find something like this. read more

A very unique stop. As you drive on Hwy 395 pay attention to the cinder cone aka Cinder Hill, once you're really close you will notice turn for the falls. I found sign to be properly displayed and visible on both sides of the hwy. After the short ride you will arrive to the parking lot with a restroom. At the end of the parking lot there is an info about the area itself and the creation of the falls. To sum it up..basalt lava from the volcanic field and cinder hill (you passed by on your turn towards the falls) during the eruption between 4,000 and 10,000 years ago mixed with some water from the river passing through the valley formed these gorgeous polished rocks of extinguished shape. Due to the shape they were named fossil, and due to some water that sometimes can be seen slowly flowing they were named fossil falls. Anyway, 10 min walk on a marked path (look for yellow markings, somewhat washed out) and to your right you'll notice shine black stones. We walked around for 10-15 min and decided to climb down. It wasn't very hard since rocks were dry, but still wouldn't recommend it if you have any joint issues. I'm happy we got to visit them, I found it to be very distinct geological feature. read more

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Fossil Falls is one of many testaments to the geological history of eastern central California. Driving north on US 395, even the casual observer with little knowledge of volcanism or geology will notice several signs of primitive lava flows and other geothermal activity. A small Cindercone volcano called Red Hill marks the turn off to fossil falls, and is clearly visible from the highway in both directions. While constant flowing water is a distant memory for this place-- glacial meltwater 10-20 thousand years ago is the best estimate-- The "falls" are clearly visible as a smoothed off section of rock. Many examples of erosion are also found around the park. Temperatures are seasonal, and can be extreme in both directions, so dress appropriately, and regardless of the season, carry extra water. Speaking of water, the area is prone to flash flooding in the summer months, so also a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. Hiking in the area is relatively flat, and while the area seems barren, there is much to explore here, in the Coso range, and throughout the Owens Valley. Visitors should always be cognizant of leaving a minimal impact on the landscape, by carrying out trash. As the Boy Scouts say, "take only photographs, leave only footprints." Also keep in mind that while the area is home to several small mammals like ground squirrels, Jack rabbits, and kangaroo rats, there are also rattlesnakes in this general area. Best bet is keep an eye on your pets and small children, especially around daybreak or sunset. Crepuscular animals, they are... This area is probably driven past by more people than stop here, as Mammoth and Yosemite to the north are bigger draws. If nothing else, consider a 15 minute stop here to check it out... You won't have a cell signal to check in on Yelp, but when the shadows are long in the afternoon, there's definite Christmas card photo potential here. read more

This place is a must see if you're passing by on 395! Very cool to see what the volcanoes created during prehistoric times. Beautiful place and easy hike. read more

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Great historic stop along the 395. The rock formations are mind blowing. Also, the hike is easy and you would enjoy the scenery. Be mindful, the road is not paved, so you must drive very slow to prevent any damage to your vehicle. Safe Travels! read more

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I have passed this place about a million times on my day trips to Mt. Whitney, but never stopped. The name always caught my attention for the simple fact that I have a "thing" for fossils, so I immediately had visions of trilobites and ferns in my head..you wont find either here. My first impression was that the name was a bit of a misnomer until I realized the "falls" are the fossil. Regardless, it is worth exploring. Otherworldly. That is how I will describe this place. Otherworldly. In this place where molten earth met water to create these beautiful formations, one gets the sense of being on another planet. Which suits me just fine since I always felt I was plopped down on the wrong planet anyways. We attempted to climb to the bottom of the falls, but it became too precarious in some places, and considering we were alone, and the remote nature of this location, we opted to not take the risk. I had a flash of having to sever my own foot in an attempt to free myself from some narrow crevice. Or a slip and fall of about 50 feet. No thanks. Watch your steps... A misstep here could get you seriously injured... Or worse.. If you are into fantastic geologic formations, you will love this place, and for the most part it should not take you much longer than a couple of hours to explore. But it is well worth it.. Wear appropriate foot gear with good grip if you plan on climbing down the falls. Even though the falls are dry, it is slippery in places. Flip flops wont cut it here... Closed toe and heel is the order of the day... read more

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Hate to break a 5-star streak, but I will speak of Fossil Falls from the perspective of a mildly acrophobic amateur hiker who wore the wrong shoes on her visit. Indeed, Fossil Falls is a geek-out for your inner geologist. There are thousands upon thousands of rocks, the result of lava flow. Most of which appear basaltic, smooth and vesicular. As mentioned, I wore the wrong shoes (we were on our way to other things north and stopped by for a short visit). My shoes had no tread whatsoever and I just wasn't feeling up to walking out to the edge of these dried-up falls, with their really smooth and slick eroded-by-water-for-thousands-of-years surfaces and looking down onto the hundreds of sharp and jagged rocks below. While on the plus side there's no chains or boundaries and you can pretty much wander where you want, I'll just say a polite no thanks for now. It's free to park and wander. The trail to the falls is fraught with mild boulder-hopping. read more

Fossil Falls - Giving it some scale. - Hiking Near Me - Little Lake, California

We went to this location in October with my family. It's a small area with a camp ground to the north of the parking area. There is a y and if you go left youd be at the campground and if you go right youd be at the picnic area and trail head area. The hike is not far, we had my Grandchildren ages varying from 8 months to a teenager. It was not too warm but a good day. When you arrive at the location, it is really amazing. You would never know this area is out there. I do recommend anyone who wants to give it a try. The walk is easy, trails visible. View was nice seeing all the rock formations left behind from so long ago. They even had picnic tables here you can have lunch, and a pit toilet. So enjoy the adventure and do give this place a try. I sure am glad that when we saw the sign we said let's go check this place out. read more

After you make that first turn off the 395, your less than 15 minutes from the actual parking Area. Once you reach the fork in the road at the volcano...go RIGHT! Left is opposite the falls. But still pretty. I took the 1st left before the 2nd sign and drove around a few camp spots. Then up over a hill where i passed the 1st bathrooms, made a right to pass up the green water pump (hand pump) and followed up to the left where i came upon the parking area and the 2nd bathrooms. Yeah...10 15 mins on the dirt path. Beautiful drive. I wouldn't take a stroller if you have kids...make them walk or you will be carrying it most of the way and back lol. . It's not far to the falls from the parking area, about a 10 to 15 minutes more. There are small boulders less than a foot high to walk over. No step hills or climbing required either. Just small boulders and jagged parts. Easier with hiking boots. There are bathrooms and picnic tables and a couple fire pits. You can camp for 6 bucks all around the area at designated spots. There are so many rock formations but one major fall area with deep formations ( that I know is accessible from this parking area) Lots if places to bike ride on dirt but not to the falls. If you like natural rock formations, your about an 1.5 hours from the Trona Pinnacles. Opposite in design but all by Mother Nature herself. Highly recommended. Instead of looking down into caverns, your looking from the ground up at tall castles in the sky made of rocks...crazy rocks. Looks like the moon or mars. And they are white instead of black. Fossil Falls is beautiful! read more

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Really great place to see an ancient waterfall and volcanic Flow & cone Off 395 yes bathrooms and Small campground read more

This place is well hidden from Hwy 395. No one would've known that such a place exists except for the sign. Fossil Falls is definitely a stop you'll have to make if you're driving on Hwy 395. Driving north on Hwy 395, you'll see a sign on the right side leading you here. Unless you plan on doing some rock climbing here, this place will only take a couple of hours of your time and well worth it. The so-called "Falls" are a result of lava flow that carved these amazing rock formations. The rocks are smooth, so please be careful when exploring. You can go down to the bottom too, as long as you mind your steps. There is also camping here and a pit toilet should you choose to spend the night. No water is available though, so you'll have to bring that. read more

Dog friendly! No Pokestops. (Couldn't even get a cell signal out here) Interesting place, fun to see all the rocks. Small parking lot, short dirt road that leads to it but we were able to make it no problem with a Honda Accord. We didn't go out too far as the ground was a bit rocky and it was really hot for our greyhound, I would have liked to go out further. Good stop if you're driving on Hwy 395. Wear good shoes, very rocky. Outhouse style bathroom on property close to parking lot. read more

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I give it 5 stars as a "side trip". It's a short distance hike and it doesn't disappoint with interesting rock formations. There's an ample parking space with toilets and trail reminders. It's pretty accessible from 395 via Cinder Rd, then Fossil Falls access road. It takes about 30 minutes to an hour to explore the area. And FYI, no falls, well, I've read somewhere that it used to be a waterfall a long time ago so.. read more

Fossil Falls - Hiking Near Me - Little Lake, California

Pretty rad little scenic view off the 395. Took 7 kids here ranging in age from 2 yrs. To 15 yrs. old while headed home from a camping trip at Alabama Hills. The hike itself is about 0.25 miles in and same back (obvs.) It has a lot of obsidian along the trail to try and spot and about 50 billion pieces of rad lava rock. Oh, the cliff to view at the end is really cool as well. On a side note, I prob would never camp there...dont know who really would be to not really nothing to do but fry in the desert sun - unless you're ready for that. read more

Fossil Falls - Too hot for my girls little feet to function haha - Hiking Near Me - Little Lake, California

Oh wow this place is just amazing!!!!!! The rock formations are nothing like I've ever seen before. You can take the trail down to the canyon which is only 0.2 mile . Although the trail is an easy one , have to watch for your footings because it's so rocky. And make sure not to fall off from the edges , drop offs are hard to see. I'd recommend a pair of hiking boots or approach shoes. We saw one guy rappelling the rocks which is epic. I saw a pictograph on one of the rocks. The first time I've seen a real pictograph. So cool. read more

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Definitely take a break from that road trip and spend an hour climbing around at Fossil Falls! Only a short drive from the highway with a nice parking lot and bathroom. read more

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Great place with easy access. I visited a few weeks after our late Dec 2017 rain, so residual water was still present in the basins and below the falls. It was busy all 3 days, probably a result of the recent rain as folks wanted to see the 'falls'. Just wish more camping folks would pay for their camps as the money earned goes back into the campground. Lots of Indian signs, especially to the east around the dry lake bed. You can see lots of broken metates, debitage, grinding slicks, and rock art here and there. You run into the China Lakes Range boundary to the East. I also found a 1923 date nail on an old railroad tie (probably from the Southern Pacific RR). Many erroneous think the 'holes' are grinding stones, not the case. Best experience obtained if folks actually get out and walk the area to explore. read more

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I really didn't get a chance to stop here too long to explore around too much, but its definitely worth a stop if your traveling by on the US395. You'll see a faded sign letting you know the Fossil Fails park is up ahead and its located off a unmaintained dirt road. There is some sort of quarry plant on the same road, which you will find if you take the wrong path. Lots of signs pointing where to go though, its hard to get lost. Once you reach the trail-head parking lot, you'll see a little restroom along with some signs giving you information of the place. It's a small hike from the parking lot to the canyon where the fossil falls are located. It's a neat little place to take a break from driving and very interesting rock formations. If I had more time on my trip, I would have definitely taken the time to venture further into the canyon. read more

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If you can spare the time, please bring extra trash bags and clean up the area. I have been going here since I was a child. My dad has been going here since he was a child. And my grandparents. And their parents. Lately there are beer cans, plastic, and other trash left behind by tourists. Also, someone spray painted a huge part of the falls with the word 'love' last time I was there. How ironic. I will be bringing cleaning supplies in case it hasn't been removed yet. That is why certain sacred placed should be kept a secret. But if you go here please leave no trace and as always, pack out what you pack in. read more

Fossil Falls really should be renamed to Hidden Fossil Falls because its hidden off 395 north. If your on a set schedule this little detour might not be a good idea. However, my family & I also give ourselves extra driving time so that we aren't late. With that being said, Fossil Fall was add to the list of places to stop at the last minutes, last minute as in we saw the sign & I said, "boys do you guys want to see some fossils?" They said "yes", lol! As we got prepared to get off we all changed into running shoes & vans. You need a tennis shoes on to protect your feet & also to keep you firmly gripped. It wasn't slippery but you need to use common sense when walking around fossil, rocks, gravel, you know? Over all it was OK for me although the kids really enjoyed it, I really don't feel the need to return. Don't get me wrong, some people enjoy fossils & rocks but I'm just not one of those people. To each there own & like I said my kids loved it but they aren't writing the review I am. There you have my 4 star review only because my kids enjoyed it. read more

On a recent road trip with my old man, we made a side stop to Fossil Falls...a place my father discovered a few decades ago while on another road trip. This place is hidden off of Highway 395 heading north and besides a simple sign near a side road, there is little to advertise this place exists to the public. What you will find will literally send chills down your spine and give you goosebumps. Fossil Falls are what remains of a lava flow that occurred as long as 400,000 years ago. The lava was eroded by glacial run-off from the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains between 20 - 10 thousand years ago. The run-off created a series of tiered waterfalls, smoothing out the rough lava rock by the rushing water. Eventually the riverbeds dried out and became a settlement for local Native American tribes. Upon entering the parking lot area, you will see a trail that will lead you to the main riverbed which leads to the first set of falls. The riverbed is full of shiny pieces of obsidian, which were used by the Native Americans as tools and arrowheads. Besides the riverbed and trail leading to the top tier of the falls, the hiking is pretty free form...allowing you to venture in any direction. The terrain is quite rugged, especially with the jagged lava rock that dominates the area. So be sure to wear high traction shoes when out here. When near the falls, you will notice that the surface of the rocks are quite slippery, so be careful when walking near the edges. If you are into rock climbing, you might want to check this place out. I noticed many rock climbing bolts in the rocks leading down into the falls. Not sure what permits are needed (if any) but it might be something to look into if that's what you're into. Walking around, you definitely get a feel for the history of the place. It's definitely a spirit filled place where echos of the past can be felt...especially with the various Petroglyphs that are featured on boulders in the area. Also note that there are camping spots adjacent to the falls. Note that the campgrounds are pretty simplistic as many spots only have a fire-pit and benches / table. Also know that this area is notorious for high winds, so be sure to be hunkered down and keep an eye out on any fires you start. A stop here will leave you seriously impressed and amazed. I highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself in the area. read more

It's so nice to see a place that still part of its wild in nature and not gated up with a ticket booth. No lamp posts, no street lights so when you go, make sure it's during the day. At night, these slippery slopes can be a nightmare and you can go crashing down the gully to the bottom and in this abyss, nobody will hear you scream...unless they too are standing above in this gully at night time. But that's rare and it's far off the main highway so it's isolated, beautiful and filled with mother natures supreme art decor. read more

Seriously stunning and amazingly beautiful. You don't have to love rocks to really appreciate this place. It's one of those side-of-the-road, interesting sites. Honestly, I never heard of Fossil Falls until exploring things to see off the 395. Yelp was a big help with that. Fossil Falls is incredibly unique in that the lava combined with glacier meltwater created an incredible canyon, or Falls. All that water has polished the lava rock creating an ultra smooth feel. It's truly beautiful. There's so much more to read about, and I encourage you to check out the wiki article. Heck, just visit the place and check it out for yourself. It's not far off the road, and its a good leg stretching place. There's also pit toilets and campgrounds nearby. read more

This is a beautiful little spot to stop and stretch your legs after sitting in a long car-ride along the 395. The kids love scrambling around on the lava mounds, and were intrigued by the interesting shapes created by the waterfall. The creek was dry when we stopped this time, but I imagine it looks really cool with water running through it as well. The spot on the map isn't quite right, as the falls are on the east side of the 395 and to the north of Little Lake. Really, the signs are good and you cannot miss the place. read more

Love this place! If you've got hours to spare, or even just 15 minutes- it's well worth the side trip. A dirt road leads you to the parking lot with a pit toilette and a lot of cool signage. The trail to the falls is not very well marked but its such a short walk and easy to spot. You can spend just a few minutes here and take some cool pics or spend hours here exploring the rocks. Bring a ton of water if you plan on coming in the summer! Overall, this placed totally rocked; I shale be back to do it again! read more

This place was definitely interesting and different from other hikes. It's very EASY, no intense climbing or high altitude so anyone can do it. Wear good shoes because there are rocks everywhere and you are never really stepping on flat ground. Its pretty cool, nothing that great though. You can climb to the bottom but it's really freakin hot down there, but I would to make things more interesting. They have a little bathroom too, but it's non flush so use at your own risk. And you can even camp there, although I'm not sure why you would, there is nothing around you. read more

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Nice stop, easy peasy hike. Keep an eye on small kids as you get close to the falls as the edges are steep and slippery. Info board provides geological details and history. Recommend. read more

Nice place to stop and walk around after a few hours in the 395. Dog friendly is a plus! Really cool lava formations. Plenty of parking. Easy off and on the freeway. read more

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This is an awesome short hike that you could make into a longer excursion if you climb down into the actual falls themselves. I'm adventurous and in fairly good shape (despite being pregnant) and felt comfortable climbing down and back up, but only because I was following my sister and brother-in-law, who knew the way and had been there before. We were a group of 7 adults ranging in age from 25 to 57. We spent somewhere between 1-2 hours exploring. We climbed to the bottom of the falls and back at a leisurely pace. The views and rock formations are awesome! I'm glad we stopped! read more

Amazing place hidden by the 14FWY. If you blink you miss the exit. It was so much fun to explore and walk by the rocks. You can definitely see how amazing and old the rocks are. When you leave the parking lot, get the trail thru the left and follow the path. You will end up at the top is the fossil falls! It was extremely wind. Really wind ... Bring a jacket and something to cover your face. Totally worthy the 3 hours drive !! read more

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