Washington Waterfalls

Washington has 7 named waterfalls on record across 6 counties. 4 need a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Comet Falls Pierce County
300 ft Development – Access 1.9 mi hike, paved road Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies Status Closure or warning on file
70 ft Development – Access 2 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Northwest Forest Pass or other valid Recreation Pass required at Franklin Falls Trailhead (USFS). Status Closure or warning on file
Marymere Falls Clallam County
90 ft Development – Access 0.9 mi hike, paved road Fee Olympic National Park entrance fee (private vehicle $30 / 7 days) Status No closure on file
Narada Falls Lewis County
168 ft Development – Access paved road Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies Status Closure or warning on file
Palouse Falls Whitman County
200 ft Development – Access gravel road Fee Discover Pass required: $10 one-day or $45 annual Status Closure or warning on file
268 ft Development – Access paved road Fee Admission free; Discover Pass not required (PSE park) Status No swimming
Wallace Falls Snohomish County
– Development – Access 2.8 mi hike, paved road Fee Discover Pass required: annual $45 or one-day $10 Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the waterfalls in Washington?

7 named waterfalls are on record: Comet Falls, Franklin Falls, Marymere Falls, Narada Falls, Palouse Falls, Snoqualmie Falls, and 1 more.

What is the tallest waterfall in Washington?

Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Comet Falls is the tallest, at about 300 ft.

Are any waterfalls in Washington closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Comet Falls, Franklin Falls, Narada Falls, Palouse Falls, and Wallace Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

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