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

2 of 79 waterfalls near Vancouver are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Falls Moderate Bonnie Falls Low Jackson Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate 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 Low Drake Falls Low Drift Creek Falls Low Lower North Falls Low Lower Shellburg Falls Low Lower South Falls Low Middle North Falls Low North Falls Low Shellburg Falls Low Winter Falls Low Upper North Falls Low Twin Falls Low South Falls Low 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 Barely Flowing Frustration Falls Barely Flowing Little Niagara Falls Barely Flowing Vanishing Falls Barely Flowing 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 Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Barely Flowing Marietta Falls Barely Flowing Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 89°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 91°F Patchy Smoke
Fri 90°F Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Vancouver

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lee Falls Strong · 238 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Haines Falls Strong · 238 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Willamette Falls Strong · 230 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Little Lee Falls Strong · 4 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Moderate · 104 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vancouver (19 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

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

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver (65 waterfalls)

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

Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

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

Dougan Falls

24.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Vancouver

Shellburg Falls waterfall

Shellburg Falls

16.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

17.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Lower Shellburg Falls waterfall

Lower Shellburg Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 500 ft

Stout Creek Falls

17.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

25 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls Creek Falls waterfall

Falls Creek Falls

37.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
3.4 miles 750 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

27.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

32.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

39.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Curly Creek Falls waterfall

Curly Creek Falls

47 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

49.5 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

29 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Vanishing Falls waterfall

Vanishing Falls

29.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Henline Falls waterfall

Henline Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 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 19 easy waterfall hikes near Vancouver, including Bridal Veil 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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