Sheep Creek Falls
Washington • 140 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Sheep Creek 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.
These falls are on posted private land with no public access. Please do not trespass.
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About Sheep Creek Falls
Height: 140 feet
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Sheep Creek Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Sheep Creek Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
The trail may be slippery after rain, and visitors should exercise caution near the waterfall due to wet rocks and strong currents. Always stay on marked trails.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Columbia River, 8.3 miles away, not on Sheep Creek Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
65,800 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 88 years of record
98.53 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
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge COLUMBIA RIVER AT INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY (13 km away).
Today
Low
71064 cfs
4/10Tomorrow
Low
65804 cfs
5/10Thu
Barely Flowing
64958 cfs
4/10Fri
Low
70053 cfs
4/10Sat
Low
71075 cfs
4/10Sun
Low
70866 cfs
4/10Mon
Low
71285 cfs
4/10Best window: Tomorrow — low flow, patchy fog then partly sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early May to early August, peaking in June.
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 Sheep Creek Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately big river, rarely freezes solid
Sheep Creek Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 48°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
- 79800 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, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 276 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Only part of that is the waterfall, which is listed at 140 feet; the rest is the canyon carrying on downstream. Elevation at the pin is about 1,457 feet.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 139 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 239 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing southwest, the falls glow in afternoon and evening light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,457 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 276 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southwest
- Glows in afternoon and evening light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,463 feet above sea level
Coordinates
48.947792° N, -117.794743° W
Where to Stay
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Nearby Campground
North Gorge Campground
14.6 miles away · 11 sites
Overview North Gorge is a small, but popular, campground at the northeast edge of the park. A few sites are large enough for an RV, but most are built for tent camping. The campground is set in a grove of pines on the edge of the lake. A boat launch and dock are on the north or right side of the main loop. In the summer, North Gorge is busy on the weekends. Recreation The small boat launch provides access to the lake. Boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing are activities that can easily take
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Wildlife
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Visitors should be cautious of bears and practice proper food storage.
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