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Chamokane Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
3D terrainNo public access
Chamokane Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Chamokane Falls is on posted land and is reportedly closed to the public, open only to citizens of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. Do not visit without permission.
About Chamokane Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Chamokane Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
The falls are closed to the public, so no public dog rule applies.
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Chamokane Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal times to visit, as water flow is typically higher due to snowmelt and rainfall.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Current Water Conditions
26 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 46 years of record
7.25 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year.
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge CHAMOKANE CREEK BELOW FALLS NEAR LONG LAKE, WA (0 km away).
Today
Roaring
28 cfs
6/10Tomorrow
Roaring
27 cfs
8/10Thu
Strong
26 cfs
9/10Fri
Roaring
29 cfs
6/10Sat
Roaring
30 cfs
6/10Sun
Roaring
29 cfs
6/10Mon
Roaring
29 cfs
6/10Best window: Thu — strong flow, patchy fog then mostly cloudy (trip score 9/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid February to mid May, peaking in March.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Chamokane Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Chamokane Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 54°F to 35°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 25 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Washington.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain Around Chamokane Falls
High-resolution lidar hasn't been flown here yet, so this is the aerial view of the ground around the falls. Open the 3D view to tilt and spin the landscape.
The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,453 feet above sea level
Coordinates
47.864976° N, -117.857299° W
Where to Stay
Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino
Montvale Hotel
Hotel Indigo Spokane Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Spokane Airport by IHG
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Nearby Campground
FORT SPOKANE
21.1 miles away · 68 sites
Overview Fort Spokane Campground is a great destination for history buffs, birders and boaters, and the perfect location for travelers who like a combination of history and recreation. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, birding or taking in the scenery around the lake at this year-round campground. The facility lies on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt next to the grounds of a former military fort constructed to keep peace between early settlers and American Indians. Located in the former guardho
Book on Recreation.govAdditional Information
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include the Spokane Indian Reservation and other natural areas in Stevens County.
Wildlife
The area around Chamokane Creek may host a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals.
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