Waterfall Hikes Near Goldendale, WA

3,448 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Goldendale? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Goldendale. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.8192°N, -120.8233°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Goldendale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 19 gauged

2 of 18 waterfalls near Goldendale are flowing strongly today

Celilo Falls (historical) Strong Cushing Falls Low Dry Creek Falls Moderate Logy Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Tumwater Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Barely Flowing Punchbowl Falls Barely Flowing Warren Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 86°F

Tod 81°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Areas Of Smoke
Fri 86°F Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Goldendale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Celilo Falls (historical) Roaring · 3940 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Celestial Falls Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 White River Falls Roaring · 87 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 The Dalles (historical) Strong · 751 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate · 213 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Warren Creek Falls Moderate · 213 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Goldendale (4 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.

Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

10.8 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

9.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Goldendale (11 waterfalls)

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

Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

44.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.4 miles 700 ft
Tumwater Falls waterfall

Tumwater Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Goldendale

Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

10.8 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

44.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.4 miles 700 ft
Tumwater Falls waterfall

Tumwater Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

9.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Logy Creek Falls

48.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

22 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sherars Falls waterfall

Sherars Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

33.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Castile Falls

35.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Celestial Falls waterfall

Celestial Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White River Falls waterfall

White River Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
0.8 miles 200 ft
Crooked Creek Falls waterfall

Crooked Creek Falls

31.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

22.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

20.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Goldendale

Are there free waterfalls near Goldendale?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Goldendale, including Castile Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Goldendale?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Goldendale, including Celilo Falls (historical).

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Goldendale?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Goldendale, including Castile Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Goldendale?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Goldendale, including Castile Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Goldendale?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Goldendale, including Punchbowl Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Goldendale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Goldendale is Castile Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Goldendale?

The tallest waterfall near Goldendale is Wah Gwin Gwin Falls at 208 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Goldendale require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Goldendale require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Goldendale?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Goldendale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Goldendale?

The closest waterfall to Goldendale is Celilo Falls (historical), approximately 14.9 miles away.

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