Waterfall Hikes Near Carson, WA

2,349 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carson? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carson. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.7354°N, -121.8219°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 69 gauged

51 of 67 waterfalls near Carson are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Castile Falls Strong Crooked Creek Falls Strong Celilo Falls (historical) Strong Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena Falls Strong Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Langfield Falls Strong Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Elowah Falls Strong Metlako Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Punch Bowl Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner Creek Falls Strong Final Falls Strong Frustration Falls Strong Hideaway Falls Strong Little Niagara Falls Strong Vanishing Falls Strong Stein Falls Strong Split Falls Strong Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Shipherd Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Jennings Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Strong Lancaster Falls Strong Punchbowl Falls Strong Warren Creek Falls Strong Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Strong Loowit Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Strong Ramona Falls Strong Yocum Falls Strong Twin Falls Moderate The Dalles (historical) Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 68°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 69°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Carson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Creek Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Cushing Falls Roaring · 141000 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Rodney Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Shipherd Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Hardy Falls Strong · 170 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Celilo Falls (historical) Strong · 3940 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Carson (16 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carson (51 waterfalls)

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

Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Carson

Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

8.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

8.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

3.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

4.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Wahe Falls

6.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

11.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

17 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

12.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carson

Are there free waterfalls near Carson?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Carson, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Carson?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Carson, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carson?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carson, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carson?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carson, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carson?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Carson, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carson is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carson?

The tallest waterfall near Carson is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Carson require permits?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Carson require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carson?

Yes, 69 waterfalls near Carson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carson?

The closest waterfall to Carson is Shipherd Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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