Waterfall Hikes Near Kelso, WA

12,661 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Kelso is where I-5 crosses the Cowlitz, so most of these falls begin with a short highway hop. The Kalama exits reach Lower Kalama River Falls, an easy 1.5 miles, and Kalama Falls at 2.5 miles with 200 feet of gain. Cedar Creek Falls near Woodland runs 2.2 miles. Across the Columbia, Beaver Falls drops 48 feet close to the road and Gnat Creek stretches 4.4 miles into the coast range. Bring the dog, every hike here allows one. The count comes to thirty-four.

Located at 46.1236°N, -122.8909°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kelso

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 34 gauged

11 of 33 waterfalls near Kelso are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Moderate Fishhawk Falls Moderate Gnat Creek Falls Moderate Youngs River Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Cowlitz Falls Barely Flowing Harmony Falls Barely Flowing Curly Creek Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Lee Falls Moderate Little Falls Low Little Lee Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Mima Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Low University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 59°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 65°F Partly Sunny
Tue 63°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 63°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Kelso

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Willapa Falls Roaring · 41 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Fisk Falls Roaring · 41 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls Roaring · 7 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Washboard Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Kalama Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kelso (20 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.

Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

10.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Washboard Falls in Washington, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Washboard Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kelso (24 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Marietta Falls in Washington, about 322 feet of drop LiDAR

Marietta Falls

8.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Kelso

LiDAR terrain view around Marietta Falls in Washington, about 322 feet of drop LiDAR

Marietta Falls

8.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

10.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Washboard Falls in Washington, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Washboard Falls

16.8 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Kalama Falls in Washington, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Kalama Falls

23.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

26.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

32.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

34.8 miles away
Washington
Hard
8.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fisk Falls in Washington, about 51 feet of drop LiDAR

Fisk Falls

35.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

35.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Aerial view around Barth Falls in Oregon Aerial

Barth Falls

36.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

37.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

37.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

40 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

40.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Harmony Falls waterfall

Harmony Falls

41.1 miles away
Washington
Unknown
1.0 miles Unknown
Curly Creek Falls waterfall

Curly Creek Falls

42.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kelso

Are there free waterfalls near Kelso?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Kelso, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kelso?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Kelso, including Barth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kelso?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kelso, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kelso?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kelso, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kelso?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Kelso, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kelso?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kelso is Barth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kelso?

The tallest waterfall near Kelso is Middle Falls at 265 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Kelso require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Kelso require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kelso?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Kelso have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kelso?

The closest waterfall to Kelso is Marietta Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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