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Nooksack Falls

Glacier, WA

Nature

An 88-foot waterfall plunging into a gorge, a short walk from a small lot at the end of a side road off SR-542. Stay behind the fences; the rocks are slippery and the drop is sheer.

Nearest town
Glacier, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
48.9056, -121.8090

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway – Larrabee State Park, gate© Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway

92 mi7 stops2 days

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2026-10-03, Mount Shuksan from Picture Lake (Heather Meadows Recreation Area), 000000© Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Larrabee State Park, gate© Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Douglas Fir CampgroundCampsite
    5 mi from Nooksack Falls
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Park Creek CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Nooksack Falls · 12 pitches
    CaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Swift Creek CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Nooksack Falls
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Panorama Point CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Nooksack Falls
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Shannon Creek CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Nooksack Falls
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Horseshoe Cove CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Nooksack Falls
    CaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Nooksack Falls?

Nooksack Falls is in Glacier, WA, at GPS 48.9056, -121.8090. It is about 27 mi from Harrison Hot Springs.

Can you camp near Nooksack Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Douglas Fir Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Nooksack Falls?

Nooksack Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway.

What is there to see near Nooksack Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Picture Lake (7 mi), Artist Point (7 mi), Diablo Lake Overlook (34 mi) and Larrabee State Park (36 mi).

When is the best time to visit Nooksack Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)