Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes, WA

17,667 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Anacortes puts most of its waterfall list on the far side of a ferry crossing. Moran State Park on Orcas holds the main cluster, where Cascade Falls sits half a mile from parking and Rustic Falls waits upstream on the same creek. Hidden Falls covers 2.5 miles with 300 feet of climbing, dogs welcome. There is also a Niagara Falls out here, the local version, where eight tenths of a mile of easy walking ends beneath a 156-foot drop. Forty-five falls sit inside the fifty-mile circle.

Located at 48.4878°N, -122.6292°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 45 gauged

3 of 45 waterfalls near Anacortes are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low Cavern Falls Low Hidden Falls Low Rustic Falls Low Hard Scrabble Falls Low Noons Creek Falls Moderate Goose Lake Falls Low Mike Falls Low Menzies Falls Low Gold Creek Upper Falls Low Viking Falls Low North Allouette River Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Sawblade Falls Moderate Woodland Falls Moderate Upper Quarry Falls Moderate Lower Quarry Falls Moderate Sweat Team Falls Moderate Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Widgeon Falls Moderate Hanging Creek Falls Moderate Dry Crossing Falls Moderate Snow Cave Creek Falls Moderate Cliff Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Whispering Falls Low Lower Kanaka Falls Low Upper Kanaka Falls Low Rolley Falls Low Fiddlehead Falls Low McKay Creek Falls Roaring Devon Falls Roaring Sitting Lady Falls Low Lyall Creek Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Niagara Falls Low Mary Vine Falls Low Goldstream Falls Low Hidden spring falls Low Artificial Waterfall Roaring

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 69°F

Aft 69°F Sunny Best
Sun 71°F Sunny
Lab 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Tue 70°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Anacortes

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 McKay Creek Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Devon Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Moderate · 214 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Noons Creek Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Pritchett Creek Cascades Moderate · 3 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Anacortes (18 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Anacortes (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

29.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

15.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

15.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

15.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

3.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

67.6 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

39.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

16.9 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 25 m

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

78.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

63.9 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Hidden spring falls waterfall

Hidden spring falls

16 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 8 m
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

18.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.4 km 167 m

Goose Lake Falls

64.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m

North Allouette River Falls

65.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Goldstream Falls waterfall

Goldstream Falls

16.6 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
Mike Falls waterfall

Mike Falls

67.1 km away
In Golden Ears Park
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 60 m

Whispering Falls

39 km away
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sitting Lady Falls waterfall

Sitting Lady Falls

17 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m

Lower Quarry Falls

79.8 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Upper Quarry Falls

69.8 km away
In Widgeon Marsh Regional Park
British Columbia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Anacortes

Are there free waterfalls near Anacortes?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Anacortes, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Anacortes, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Anacortes?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Anacortes, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Anacortes?

The shortest waterfall hike near Anacortes is Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Anacortes?

The tallest waterfall near Anacortes is Niagara Falls at 156 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Anacortes require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Anacortes requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Anacortes?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Anacortes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Anacortes?

The closest waterfall to Anacortes is Hidden Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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