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Sol Duc Falls – Mushroom log sol duc valley d archuleta march 04 2015 (17137078068)📷 Olympic National Park, Public domain

Sol Duc Falls

Olympic National Park, WA

Nature

A waterfall splitting into several channels as it drops into a mossy slot canyon. The trail is under a mile each way from the end of Sol Duc Road, past the hot springs resort.

Nearest town
Olympic National Park, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.9540, -123.8343

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

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

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Campsites nearby

  • Sol Duc CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Sol Duc Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Shadow Mountain RV & CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Sol Duc Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lyre River CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Sol Duc Falls
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Klahowya CampgroundCampsite
    15 mi from Sol Duc Falls
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
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  • Salt Creek Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Sol Duc Falls
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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  • Bogachiel State Park CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from Sol Duc Falls
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All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Sol Duc Falls?

Sol Duc Falls is in Olympic National Park, WA, at GPS 47.9540, -123.8343. It is about 7 mi from Lake Crescent.

Can you camp near Sol Duc Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sol Duc Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sol Duc Falls?

Sol Duc Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Olympic Peninsula loop: ridges, rain forest and wild beaches.

What is there to see near Sol Duc Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Marymere Falls (7 mi), Hoh Campground (8 mi), Hoh Rain Forest (8 mi) and Hurricane Ridge (16 mi).

When is the best time to visit Sol Duc Falls?

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

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Olympic National Park