Jackass Creek Falls is a waterfall on Jackass Creek in Plumas County, California, in the Sierra Nevada region. It lies about 16.2 miles northeast of Magalia and roughly 31 miles northeast of Chico as the crow flies.
Its height has not been recorded in the source data.
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. Jackass Creek carries 5 recorded waterfalls along its course.
Plumas County holds 13 recorded waterfalls, and several are close by. Lower Jackass Creek Falls, is under a mile away. Lower Chambers Creek Falls, is about 1.8 miles away. Chambers Creek Falls, 200 feet high, is about 1.8 miles away.
Jackass Creek Falls is located at 39.9420° N, 121.3243° 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 creek name is confirmed against the federal Geographic Names Information System. 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.