Chama Lake Falls
Drop everything
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Lake Fork Rio Chama.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Lake Fork Rio Chama
- Coordinates
- 37.11626, -106.59673
About Chama Lake Falls
Chama Lake Falls is a 400-foot plunge in Colorado, on Lake Fork Rio Chama.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Chama Lake Falls 8.9/10 — drop everything. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Chama Lake Falls?
Chama Lake Falls drops about 400 feet, in Colorado.
Where is Chama Lake Falls?
Chama Lake Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, at 37.11626, -106.59673.
Is Chama Lake Falls worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 8.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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