Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor, WA

24,458 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oak Harbor's waterfall map spreads across islands. Deception Pass bridge ties Whidbey to the mainland at the north end, and the San Juan ferry leaves from Anacortes just past it. Moran State Park on Orcas carries the heart of the list. Cascade Falls is a half mile in. Hidden Falls and Cavern Falls each run 2.5 miles with 300 feet of gain. Hard Scrabble Falls takes a mile and a half, dogs welcome. Eighteen falls in range, and the boat ride sweetens the trip.

Located at 48.2964°N, -122.6333°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Oak Harbor have live flow data today

Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cavern Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Hard Scrabble Falls Barely Flowing McKenna Falls Barely Flowing Goose Lake Falls Low Anderson Creek Waterfalls Low Cliff Falls Low Sitting Lady Falls Low Lyall Creek Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Niagara Falls Low Goldstream Falls Low Hidden spring falls Low Artificial Waterfall Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Fri 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 61°F Light Rain Likely then Mostly Sunny
Sun 57°F Partly Sunny
Mon 57°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 57°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 57°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 56°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Oak Harbor

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 39 cfs 60th percentile
  2. 2 Anderson Creek Waterfalls Moderate · 18 cfs 25th percentile
  3. 3 Goose Lake Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Cliff Falls Low · 10 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Sitting Lady Falls Low · 16 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Lyall Creek Falls Low · 16 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor (13 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.

Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

36.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

38.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oak Harbor (7 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

25.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

25.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cavern Falls waterfall

Cavern Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

25.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

36.6 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

38.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hard Scrabble Falls in Washington, about 483 feet of drop LiDAR

Hard Scrabble Falls

39.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Artificial Waterfall waterfall

Artificial Waterfall

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Sitting Lady Falls waterfall

Sitting Lady Falls

67.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m
LiDAR terrain view around McKenna Falls in Washington, about 147 feet of drop LiDAR

McKenna Falls

44 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

74.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 68 m
Hidden spring falls waterfall

Hidden spring falls

76.4 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 8 m
Goldstream Falls waterfall

Goldstream Falls

77 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.0 km 30 m
Niagara Falls waterfall

Niagara Falls

77.4 km away
In Goldstream Park
British Columbia
Easy
1.3 km 25 m

Anderson Creek Waterfalls

78.8 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Cliff Falls waterfall

Cliff Falls

79.2 km away
In Kanaka Creek Regional Park
British Columbia
Easy
4.0 km Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

79.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.4 km 167 m

Goose Lake Falls

80.1 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.2 km 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Are there free waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Anderson Creek Waterfalls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oak Harbor?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oak Harbor?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oak Harbor is Boulder Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

The tallest waterfall near Oak Harbor is Niagara Falls at 156 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oak Harbor require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oak Harbor?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Oak Harbor have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oak Harbor?

The closest waterfall to Oak Harbor is Hidden Falls, approximately 25.2 miles away.

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