Palouse Falls
Nature in LaCrosse, Washington, United States
Aire Volador
- Best months: April–June
- Typical duration: 2h
- Elevation gain: 0 m
- Open weeks per year: 13
Things to do
- birdwatching
- geology and ice age interpretation
- photography
- picnicking
- scenic driving
- short walks to viewpoints
- stargazing
- view the waterfall from scenic overlooks
- wildlife viewing
Amenities
- accessible parking
- observation deck
- picnic shelters and tables
- restrooms
Best time to visit
- off-peak hours to avoid crowds (window: mid-week, early morning, or after 5 p.m.)
- spring for peak flow (reason: strongest water flow, dramatic canyon · window: spring)
Features
- 200-ft waterfall (drop: 200 feet · river: Palouse River)
- 94-acre day-use park (overnight: not available)
- columnar basalt gorge (geology: Ice Age flood origin, ~13,000 years ago)
- official state waterfall (state: Washington)
- three viewpoints (types: lower, interpretive path, panoramic · highest: Fryxell Overlook)
Nearby
- columbia plateau trail (activity: cycling)
- lyons ferry state park (distance: ~5 miles · activities: swimming, paddling)
- steptoe butte state park (feature: panoramic Palouse Hills views · distance: ~42 miles)
Good to know
- bring own water (reason: water not always available on-site)
- canyon trails permanently closed (closed: all trails to canyon base and falls base)
- dogs on leash required (hazards: rattlesnakes, raptors)
- nearest hospital 60+ min away (emergency: rescuer arrival takes several hours)
- no cell service on-site (nearest service: ~2 miles from park)
- no rvs or trailers (parking: extremely limited)
- no swimming allowed (reason: dangerous currents in plunge pool)
- summer hours 6:30 a.m.–dusk (season: summer)
- winter hours 8 a.m.–dusk (season: winter)