Granite Lake Falls is one of the recorded waterfalls in Amador County, California, in the Sierra Nevada region. It lies about 20.3 miles south of South Lake Tahoe and roughly 39.6 miles southwest of Carson City as the crow flies.
No height measurement has been recorded for it yet.
The Sierra Nevada is a long granite range with glacially carved canyons, alpine meadows and forests of ponderosa and Jeffrey pine, incense cedar and giant sequoia. Snowmelt-fed rivers pour over polished granite steps and cliffs, especially in spring and early summer.
There are 2 recorded waterfalls in Amador County. Caples Creek Falls, is about 3.7 miles away. Emigrant Creek Falls, is about 3.8 miles away. Summit City Creek Falls, is about 6.7 miles away.
Granite Lake Falls is located at 38.6561° N, 120.1080° W. The listing is based on the World Waterfall Database, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this waterfall yet.