Waterfalls Near Seattle
6 waterfalls are within 120 miles of Seattle. The closest is Snoqualmie Falls, about 23 miles away in a straight line. 4 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Seattle, not driving distance.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Admission free; Discover Pass not required (PSE park) | Status No swimming | |
| – | Development – | Access 2.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee Discover Pass required: annual $45 or one-day $10 | 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 | |
| 300 ft | Development – | Access 1.9 mi hike, paved road | Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 168 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 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 |
Photo credits (6)
- Snoqualmie Falls: Meher Anand Kasam, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wallace Falls: Zincopper11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin Falls: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comet Falls: J Brew, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Narada Falls: OlympiaBuebird, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marymere Falls: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
What is the closest waterfall to Seattle?
Snoqualmie Falls, about 23 miles away in a straight line.
Are any waterfalls near Seattle closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Wallace Falls, Franklin Falls, Comet Falls, and Narada Falls. Each page has the dated detail.