Are there fees or permits required for Nursery Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Nursery Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Nursery Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Nursery Falls.

Nearby gauge (Stave River) · 19.6 m³/s · About average

Nursery Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Nursery Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Nursery Falls.

British Columbia • 30 m

By Armen Suny · Last verified Jun 2026

About Nursery Falls

Nursery Falls is a quietly dramatic waterfall in British Columbia that drops approximately 98 feet, creating a photogenic single cascade framed by forest. Its size and setting make it a rewarding stop for hikers and photographers seeking a less-developed natural attraction away from busier viewpoints. There is limited official information about facilities or managed access for Nursery Falls; published trail difficulty and trail type are not available. The nearest designated campground is Lookout Lake South, about 11.01 km away, so overnight options require a short drive from the falls. Visitors should plan accordingly, bring good footwear and navigation tools, and exercise caution around wet, slippery rock near the plunge pool and brink.

The Setting

Nursery Falls sits at 777 metres in the hills of British Columbia. The falls drop 30 metres.

Why This Waterfall Exists

Nursery Falls flows over hard intrusive rock laid down about 66-145 million years ago. These resistant rocks form a durable ledge that water cannot easily wear away, creating a 98-foot drop where softer material downstream has already eroded.

Nearby Falls Worth Visiting

Eagle Falls (15 m) lies 17.5 kilometres to the southeast. Also nearby: Walian Creek Falls (7 m, 16.7 km).

Eagle Falls Walian Creek Falls

Trail & Hike Details

What to Expect

The falls cascade 30 metres over hard intrusive rock.

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Nursery Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Nursery Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 1 hour ago Moderate

These readings come from the Water Survey of Canada gauge on Stave River, 20.6 km away, not on Nursery Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

19.6 m³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

About average for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

7.6 13.4 54.4 108.0

Based on 41 years of record

2.38 m

Water depth at gauge

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is about average for this time of year.

About This Gauge

This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.

STAVE RIVER ABOVE STAVE LAKE

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20.6 km from waterfall

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the WSC gauge STAVE RIVER ABOVE STAVE LAKE (21 km away).

Moderate confidence

Moderate right now

20 m³/s

↑ Rising

Today

Moderate

21 m³/s

6/10

Tomorrow

Moderate

34 m³/s

6/10

Sun

Moderate

35 m³/s

6/10

Mon

Moderate

26 m³/s

8/10

Tue

Moderate

28 m³/s

6/10

Wed

Moderate

24 m³/s

8/10

Thu

Moderate

29 m³/s

6/10

Best window: Mon — moderate flow, cloudy (trip score 8/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early May to late July, peaking in June.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest WSC stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

Know when to go.

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Is Nursery Falls Frozen?

Updated about 22 hours ago

Not frozen highs above freezing lately

Nursery Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 47°F to 38°F.

Days below freezing: 0 of the last 14
Current cold streak: 0 days
Freezing days ahead: 0 of the next 7
Flow: no gauge

Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.

Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.