Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver, WA

190,700 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
81 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

79 of 81 gauged

7 of 79 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 11 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 70°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 73°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 Willamette Falls Roaring · 317 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Salmon Falls Strong · 1570 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Fall Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Abiqua Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Stout Creek Falls Strong · 94 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (19 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

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver (65 waterfalls)

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

Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

6.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

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

Elowah Falls

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

Moffett Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

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

The Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Washboard Falls

22.3 miles away
Washington
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
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

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

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

4.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kalama Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

8.6 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Eagle Creek Upper Falls waterfall

Eagle Creek Upper Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Abiqua Falls waterfall

Abiqua Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Are there free waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vancouver?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 65 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, 74 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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