Snoqualmie Falls
- Height
- 268 ft
- Elevation gain
- 250 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Snoqualmie Falls drops about 268 ft on Snoqualmie River in King County, Washington.
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Closures and warnings
You can't swim here The land manager does not allow swimming at Snoqualmie Falls.
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The falls
| Height | 268 ft |
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| Flow note | City of Snoqualmie: 268-foot waterfall; official site also cites about 270 feet |
| Swimming allowed | No |
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Access
| Elevation gain | 250 ft |
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| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Upper park near 6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie; free lot across the street via sky bridge; paid lower/main lot options |
| Fee | Admission free; Discover Pass not required (PSE park) |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset every day of the year |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Upper viewing areas are wheelchair accessible; lower falls trail is not |
| Managed by | Puget Sound Energy (Snoqualmie Falls Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Gift shop; five picnic tables; BBQing not allowed |
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Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Snoqualmie Falls open?
Hours: Sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
How tall is Snoqualmie Falls?
Snoqualmie Falls drops about 268 ft.
Can you swim at Snoqualmie Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Snoqualmie Falls.
How do you get to Snoqualmie Falls?
The road in is paved. Parking: Upper park near 6501 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie; free lot across the street via sky bridge; paid lower/main lot options.
Do you need a reservation for Snoqualmie Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Snoqualmie Falls?
The fee is Admission free; Discover Pass not required (PSE park).
When is Snoqualmie Falls flowing?
City of Snoqualmie: 268-foot waterfall; official site also cites about 270 feet.
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Nearby
Camping nearby
Sources
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- https://snoqualmiewa.gov/378/Snoqualmie-Falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterfall.heightFt)
- https://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/faq/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee / hours / rules.dogs / wheelchairAccess, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking / amenities)
- https://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/hiking/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.elevationGainFt, waterbodyName)