Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor, WA

24,458 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oak Harbor's waterfall map spreads across islands. Deception Pass bridge ties Whidbey to the mainland at the north end, and the San Juan ferry leaves from Anacortes just past it. Moran State Park on Orcas carries the heart of the list. Cascade Falls is a half mile in. Hidden Falls and Cavern Falls each run 2.5 miles with 300 feet of gain. Hard Scrabble Falls takes a mile and a half, dogs welcome. Eighteen falls in range, and the boat ride sweetens the trip.

Located at 48.2964°N, -122.6333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

3 of 18 waterfalls near Oak Harbor are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Low McKenna Falls Strong Goose Lake Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Cliff Falls Low Sitting Lady Falls Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Goldstream Falls Barely Flowing Hidden spring falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 68°F Partly Sunny
Sat 69°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 70°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 70°F Partly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Oak Harbor

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Boulder Falls Strong · 214 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 McKenna Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low · 6 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Goose Lake Falls Low · 6 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Hard Scrabble Falls Low · 0 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor (9 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oak Harbor (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
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

9.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

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
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

9.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

9.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Sitting Lady Falls waterfall

Sitting Lady Falls

17 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m

McKenna Falls

12.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

39.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
Hidden spring falls waterfall

Hidden spring falls

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

Goldstream Falls

16.6 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Are there free waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oak Harbor?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oak Harbor?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

The tallest waterfall near Oak Harbor is Niagara Falls at 156 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oak Harbor require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oak Harbor?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Oak Harbor have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oak Harbor?

The closest waterfall to Oak Harbor is Hidden Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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