Waterfall Hikes Near Kelso, WA

12,661 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kelso? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kelso. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

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

29 of 30 gauged

29 waterfalls near Kelso have live flow data today

Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Cedar Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cowlitz Falls Moderate Harmony Falls Moderate Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fisk Falls Low Willapa Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Lucia Falls Barely Flowing Moulton Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Mima Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain · 69°F

Aft 69°F Chance Light Rain Best
Fri 65°F Rain Showers
Sat 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 63°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 65°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 67°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 Beaver Falls Moderate · 235000 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Marietta Falls Moderate · 2580 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Cowlitz Falls Moderate · 2300 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Harmony Falls Moderate · 2300 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Willamette Falls Moderate · 239 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kelso (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.

Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kelso (20 waterfalls)

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

Marietta Falls

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

Beaver Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

18.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

48.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Kelso

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

45.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

19.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mima Falls waterfall

Mima Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Moderate
6.5 miles 500 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

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

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Cowlitz Falls waterfall

Cowlitz Falls

49 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 9 easy waterfall hikes near Kelso, including Cedar Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kelso?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kelso, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kelso?

There are 21 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 University Falls at 55 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Kelso require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Kelso require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kelso?

Yes, 15 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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