Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver, WA

190,700 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
72 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vancouver? There are 72 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vancouver. 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 45.6366°N, -122.5967°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

70 of 72 gauged

2 of 70 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 86°F Mostly Cloudy
Jun 90°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Sunny
Mon 95°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Sunny

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 Lee Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Haines Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Lancaster Falls Strong · 363 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Warren Creek Falls Strong · 363 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Punchbowl Falls Strong · 363 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Little Niagara Falls Moderate · 69 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (18 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

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

42.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver (59 waterfalls)

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

Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

45.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 72 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

40.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Jackson Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

45.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

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

Dougan Falls

28.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Latourell Falls waterfall

Latourell Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Upper Latourell Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Coopey Falls

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

Bonnie Falls

20.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

32.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

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

Multnomah Falls

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

Wiesendanger Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft

Lower Kalama River Falls

3.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

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

Oneonta Falls

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

Hardy Falls

24 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 34 free waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vancouver?

There are 59 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vancouver?

There are 58 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 0.2 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, 65 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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