Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver, WA

190,700 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
80 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Vancouver splits its 81 waterfalls two ways, Lewis River country to the north and the Gorge east. Latourell Falls leads the Oregon side, 224 feet of freefall on a loop covering 2.4 miles and around 620 feet of climb. On the East Fork Lewis, Lucia Falls takes a short loop of half a mile, while Moulton Falls upstream stretches the walk to 2.6, dogs fine at both. Dougan Falls pours nineteen feet into a Washougal River swimming hole. Willamette Falls, wide as the river itself, shows from the Oregon City overlooks with no hiking at all.

Located at 45.6366°N, -122.5967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

78 of 80 gauged

2 of 78 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Low Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Multnomah Falls Barely Flowing Oneonta Falls Barely Flowing Wiesendanger Falls Barely Flowing Wahkeena Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Moderate Falls Creek Falls Moderate Double Falls Barely Flowing Drake Falls Barely Flowing Drift Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower North Falls Barely Flowing Lower Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Lower South Falls Barely Flowing Middle North Falls Barely Flowing North Falls Barely Flowing Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Upper North Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing South Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Metlako Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Punch Bowl Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Final Falls Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Barely Flowing Punchbowl Falls Barely Flowing Warren Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Willamette Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 56°F

Tod 57°F Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain Likely
Thu 56°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 54°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 63°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Sun 57°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 56°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 58°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Vancouver

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shipherd Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hardy Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Rodney Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1280 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Roaring · 110 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Abiqua Falls Strong · 256 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (34 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

18.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 80 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

13.2 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

18.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

21.1 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.9 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Are there free waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver?

There are 34 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vancouver?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Beaver Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver is Abiqua Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vancouver?

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

Do any waterfalls near Vancouver require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Vancouver require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vancouver?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Vancouver have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vancouver?

The closest waterfall to Vancouver is Salmon Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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