Rancherias Falls is a waterfall on Rancherias Springs in Presidio County, Texas, in the Chihuahuan Deserts region, with a total height of about 80 feet. It lies about 24 miles southeast of Presidio as the crow flies.
At 80 feet it is taller than the typical Texas waterfall of about 32.5 feet, ranking 12th of 34 with a recorded height.
The Chihuahuan Deserts are arid basins of creosote and grassland with scattered mountain ranges. Waterfalls are rare, usually spring-fed or seasonal, in shaded canyons.
There are 5 recorded waterfalls in Presidio County. Ojito Adentro Falls, 35 feet high, is about 8 miles away. Mexicano Falls, 100 feet high, is about 8.7 miles away. Madrid Falls, 150 feet high, is about 8.9 miles away.
Rancherias Falls is located at 29.3796° N, 104.0317° 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.