Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, WA

2,763 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Dayton fronts the Blue Mountains in wheat and wine country, and Palouse Falls is the reason most people open this page. The drop is 198 feet into a scoured basalt bowl, half a mile of walking from the lot, dogs welcome. Towell Falls runs an easy 4.5 miles round trip. Rock Creek Falls takes 2.5 miles with 500 feet of gain. Six falls make the fifty mile list.

Located at 46.3168°N, -117.9767°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

4 of 6 waterfalls near Dayton are flowing strongly today

Hompegg Falls Low Lookingglass Falls Moderate Palouse Falls Roaring Rock Creek Falls Roaring Towell Falls Roaring tíkem Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny
Mon 61°F Partly Sunny
Tue 59°F Partly Sunny
Wed 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 59°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Dayton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Palouse Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Rock Creek Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Towell Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 tíkem Falls Strong · 606 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Lookingglass Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Hompegg Falls Low · 42 cfs 24th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton (3 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.

Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lookingglass Falls in Oregon, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Lookingglass Falls

33.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
4.5 miles Unknown

All 6 Waterfalls Near Dayton

LiDAR terrain view around Hompegg Falls in Washington, about 223 feet of drop LiDAR

Hompegg Falls

14.4 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Palouse Falls waterfall

Palouse Falls

27.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lookingglass Falls in Oregon, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Lookingglass Falls

33.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
tíkem Falls waterfall

tíkem Falls

33.6 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Towell Falls waterfall

Towell Falls

34.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
4.5 miles Unknown
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

47.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 free waterfall near Dayton, including Rock Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dayton?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Dayton, including Lookingglass Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Palouse Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Palouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dayton is Palouse Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dayton?

The tallest waterfall near Dayton is Palouse Falls at 198 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Dayton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Dayton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Hompegg Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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