Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor, WA

24,458 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oak Harbor? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oak Harbor. 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 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

15 of 15 gauged

15 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 Moderate Sitting Lady Falls Barely Flowing Lyall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Goldstream Falls Barely Flowing Hidden spring falls Barely Flowing Artificial Waterfall Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy · 70°F

Fri 68°F Light Rain
Sat 67°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Mon 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 69°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 67°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 67°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Oak Harbor

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Artificial Waterfall Moderate · 11 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 McKenna Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Cavern Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Rustic Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oak Harbor (8 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.

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oak Harbor (6 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Cavern Falls

34.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

45.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall CC

Granite Falls

33.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hard Scrabble Falls

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

Artificial Waterfall

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

Sitting Lady Falls

71 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.7 km 74 m

McKenna Falls

26.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyall Creek Falls waterfall

Lyall Creek Falls

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

Hidden spring falls

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

Goldstream Falls

80.2 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

79.2 km away
British Columbia
Moderate
3.4 km 167 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oak Harbor

Are there free waterfalls near Oak Harbor?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Oak Harbor, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Oak Harbor, including Artificial Waterfall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oak Harbor?

There are 6 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 Artificial Waterfall at 0.1 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, 15 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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