Waterfall Hikes Near Chewelah, WA

2,508 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Chewelah's waterfalls sit mostly to the north, in the hills around Colville. Crystal Falls is the roadside stop, dropping about 60 feet in two tiers on the Little Pend Oreille River roughly 50 feet off Highway 20 east of Colville. Douglas Falls Grange Park north of Colville has a 1.5 mile nature loop with a view of the falls, leashed dogs allowed, and a Discover Pass needed to park. Kettle Falls on the Columbia survives only as a historical site, drowned when Lake Roosevelt filled behind Grand Coulee Dam. Twenty-one falls come up in range.

Located at 48.2930°N, -117.7336°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chewelah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

12 of 21 waterfalls near Chewelah are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Barely Flowing Chamokane Falls Barely Flowing Hawk Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little Chamokane Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Roaring Douglass Falls Roaring Kettle Falls (historical) Roaring Meyers Falls Roaring Rickey Rapids Roaring Sherman Creek Falls Roaring Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Strong Kalispell Falls Strong McAbee Falls Moderate Torrelle Falls Moderate Mission Falls Low Nine Mile Falls Moderate Ninemile Falls Strong Pewee Falls Strong Sheep Creek Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Flowing best right now near Chewelah

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Crystal Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Douglass Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Sherman Creek Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Kettle Falls (historical) Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Rickey Rapids Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Meyers Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chewelah (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.

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Douglass Falls waterfall

Douglass Falls

22.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

All 21 Waterfalls Near Chewelah

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

14 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Douglass Falls waterfall

Douglass Falls

22.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Little Chamokane Falls in Washington Aerial

Little Chamokane Falls

26 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Chamokane Falls in Washington Aerial

Chamokane Falls

26.1 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Meyers Falls waterfall

Meyers Falls

28.5 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rickey Rapids waterfall

Rickey Rapids

29.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kettle Falls (historical) waterfall

Kettle Falls (historical)

32.8 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Torrelle Falls in Idaho, about 78 feet of drop LiDAR

Torrelle Falls

33.2 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Sheep Creek Falls waterfall

Sheep Creek Falls

34.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

35.1 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

36.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around McAbee Falls in Idaho, about 17 feet of drop LiDAR

McAbee Falls

36.9 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

40.3 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Sherman Creek Falls waterfall

Sherman Creek Falls

41.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ninemile Falls in Washington, about 201 feet of drop LiDAR

Ninemile Falls

42 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

42 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) in Washington, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

45.7 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

73.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 70 m
Hawk Creek Falls waterfall

Hawk Creek Falls

49 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chewelah

Are there free waterfalls near Chewelah?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Chewelah, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chewelah?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Chewelah, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chewelah?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chewelah, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chewelah?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chewelah, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chewelah?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Chewelah, including Kettle Falls (historical).

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chewelah?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chewelah is Albeni Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chewelah?

The tallest waterfall near Chewelah is Sheep Creek Falls at 140 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chewelah?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Chewelah have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chewelah?

The closest waterfall to Chewelah is Crystal Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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