Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver, WA

190,700 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Vancouver splits its 81 waterfalls two ways, Lewis River country to the north and the Gorge east. Latourell Falls leads the Oregon side, 224 feet of freefall on a loop covering 2.4 miles and around 620 feet of climb. On the East Fork Lewis, Lucia Falls takes a short loop of half a mile, while Moulton Falls upstream stretches the walk to 2.6, dogs fine at both. Dougan Falls pours nineteen feet into a Washougal River swimming hole. Willamette Falls, wide as the river itself, shows from the Oregon City overlooks with no hiking at all.

Located at 45.6366°N, -122.5967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

79 of 81 gauged

11 of 79 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Beaver Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Creek Falls Strong Curly Creek Falls Strong Falls Creek Falls Strong Double Falls Moderate Drake Falls Moderate Drift Creek Falls Moderate Lower North Falls Moderate Lower Shellburg Falls Moderate Lower South Falls Moderate Middle North Falls Moderate North Falls Moderate Shellburg Falls Moderate Winter Falls Moderate Upper North Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate South Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Moderate Metlako Falls Moderate Moffett Falls Moderate Punch Bowl Falls Moderate Wahe Falls Moderate Wahclella Falls Moderate Tanner Creek Falls Moderate Final Falls Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Roaring Lee Falls Roaring Hardy Falls Moderate Rodney Falls Moderate Shipherd Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Lucia Falls Moderate Moulton Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Kalama Falls Moderate Washboard Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Moderate Lancaster Falls Moderate Punchbowl Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Strong Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Low University Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 78°F

Tue 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 78°F Sunny Best
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny
Mon 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Vancouver

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Haines Falls Roaring · 190 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Roaring · 190 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Ayers Creek Falls Strong · 72 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Stasel Falls Strong · 72 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Stout Creek Falls Strong · 72 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Horseshoe Falls Strong · 72 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (33 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

18.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

All 81 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

13.2 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

16.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

18.3 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

21.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Upper Latourell Falls waterfall

Upper Latourell Falls

21.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 620 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

21.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 70 ft
Coopey Falls waterfall

Coopey Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,500 ft
Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.9 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Are there free waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver?

There are 33 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Beaver Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vancouver?

There are 65 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 65 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vancouver is Abiqua Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vancouver?

The tallest waterfall near Vancouver is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Vancouver require permits?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Vancouver require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vancouver?

Yes, 74 waterfalls near Vancouver have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vancouver?

The closest waterfall to Vancouver is Salmon Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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