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2009-05-30, Palouse Falls, 144537📷 Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Palouse Falls

Washtucna, WA

Nature

Washington’s state waterfall drops about 200 feet into a basalt bowl carved by Ice Age floods. The viewpoints are a short walk from the parking area; stay behind the fences.

Nearest town
Washtucna, WA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
46.6638, -118.2272
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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The Palouse: wheat hills and a hidden waterfall – A farm in the middle of a wheat fieldPhoto by Kush Dwivedi on Unsplash
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The Palouse: wheat hills and a hidden waterfall

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Campsites nearby

  • Ayer Boat Basin CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Palouse Falls
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Riparia Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Palouse Falls
    TentsCaravansToiletsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Little Goose Landing CampingCampsite
    12 mi from Palouse Falls
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Devils Bench CampgroundCampsite
    16 mi from Palouse Falls · 6 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Windust Park CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from Palouse Falls · 24 pitches
    TentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Willow Landing CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Palouse Falls
    TentsCaravansToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Palouse Falls?

Palouse Falls is in Washtucna, WA, at GPS 46.6638, -118.2272. It is about 43 mi from Colfax.

Can you camp near Palouse Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Starbuck / Lyons Ferry Marina KOA, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palouse Falls?

Palouse Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Palouse: wheat hills and a hidden waterfall.

What is there to see near Palouse Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Steptoe Butte (51 mi), Lake Lenore Caves (83 mi), Dry Falls (84 mi) and Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park (85 mi).

When is the best time to visit Palouse Falls?

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