Waterfalls near Seattle, WA
214 waterfalls within 75 miles · 214 with detail pages · 10 within 25 miles
This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Seattle, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.
Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.
Closest waterfalls to Seattle
All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance
Within 25 miles of Seattle
| Waterfall | Height | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterwall | — | 7 mi | ~10 min |
| North Fork Falls | — | 10 mi | ~20 min |
| Far Country Falls | — | 11 mi | ~20 min |
| Coal Creek Falls | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
| Doughty Falls | — | 12 mi | ~20 min |
| Fifteenmile Waterfall | — | 18 mi | ~30 min |
| Dickerson Falls | — | 19 mi | ~30 min |
| McCauley Falls | — | 21 mi | ~35 min |
| Snoqualmie Falls | 268 ft | 24 mi | ~40 min |
| Cherry Creek Falls | 82 ft | 24 mi | ~40 min |
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Beyond 75 miles
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