Waterfall Hikes Near Kettle Falls, WA

1,598 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The falls Kettle Falls is named for went under Lake Roosevelt when Grand Coulee Dam backed up the Columbia, and the town kept the name anyway. People swim at the site now, dogs too. Meyers Falls on the Colville River is minutes away. Sherman Creek Falls west across the lake is a half mile walk. Douglass Falls, 2.5 miles round trip with 300 feet of gain, waits down the road toward Colville. Eighteen falls come up within fifty miles.

Located at 48.6055°N, -118.0620°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kettle Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

3 of 18 waterfalls near Kettle Falls are flowing strongly today

Chamokane Falls Roaring Little Chamokane Falls Roaring Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Douglass Falls Barely Flowing Kettle Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Meyers Falls Barely Flowing Rickey Rapids Barely Flowing Sherman Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kalispell Falls Strong Ninemile Falls Low Pewee Falls Moderate Sheep Creek Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Deer Creek Falls Low Cayuse Creek Falls Low Tulip Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Tod 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 68°F Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 67°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 64°F Partly Sunny
Wed 66°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 66°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kettle Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chamokane Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Little Chamokane Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Kalispell Falls Strong · 24500 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Pewee Falls Moderate · 75700 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Sheep Creek Falls Moderate · 75700 cfs 61st percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Moderate · 75700 cfs 61st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kettle Falls (12 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.

Kettle Falls (historical) waterfall

Kettle Falls (historical)

3.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Douglass Falls waterfall

Douglass Falls

7.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 300 ft
Sherman Creek Falls waterfall

Sherman Creek Falls

12.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

21.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown

All 18 Waterfalls Near Kettle Falls

Meyers Falls waterfall

Meyers Falls

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

Kettle Falls (historical)

3.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Rickey Rapids waterfall

Rickey Rapids

6.4 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Douglass Falls waterfall

Douglass Falls

7.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 300 ft
Sherman Creek Falls waterfall

Sherman Creek Falls

12.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

21.7 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Sheep Creek Falls waterfall

Sheep Creek Falls

28 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

28.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

40.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

67.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
1.9 km 15 m

Cayuse Creek Falls

67.7 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Tulip Falls waterfall

Tulip Falls

68.7 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.5 km 16 m
Aerial view around Little Chamokane Falls in Washington Aerial

Little Chamokane Falls

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

Ninemile Falls

43.4 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

71.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
3.4 km 70 m
Aerial view around Chamokane Falls in Washington Aerial

Chamokane Falls

44.8 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pewee Falls waterfall CC

Pewee Falls

47.8 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Boundary Falls waterfall

Boundary Falls

77.9 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
0.8 km 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kettle Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Kettle Falls?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Kettle Falls, including Beaver Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kettle Falls?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Kettle Falls, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kettle Falls?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kettle Falls, including Crystal Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kettle Falls?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kettle Falls, including Crystal Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kettle Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kettle Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kettle Falls is Beaver Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kettle Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Kettle Falls is Tulip Falls at 42 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kettle Falls?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Kettle Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kettle Falls?

The closest waterfall to Kettle Falls is Meyers Falls, approximately 0.6 miles away.

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