Whitman County, Washington
Waterfalls Near Colfax, WA
There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Colfax. Rock Creek Falls is the closest at 25 miles to the northwest. Elk Creek Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Colfax at a Glance
11 Waterfalls Near Colfax, Ranked by Distance
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Rock Creek Falls
Rock Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Colfax, 25 miles to the northwest in Whitman County. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitman County, WA 99171 (GPS 47.1089, -117.7662)
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Towell Falls
Towell Falls lies 28 miles west of Colfax in Whitman County, number 2 of 11 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Ritzville.
- Rating
- 4.6 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitman County, WA 99125 (GPS 46.9837, -117.9334)
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Little Palouse Falls
Little Palouse Falls lies 43 miles west of Colfax in Adams County, number 3 of 11 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Ritzville.
- Rating
- 2.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Adams County, WA 99371 (GPS 46.7332, -118.2497)
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Palouse Falls
Palouse Falls lies 43 miles west of Colfax in Franklin County, number 4 of 11 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Colfax. Popular & picturesque natural wonder & waterfall dropping 200 feet into a winding gorge.
- Rating
- 4.7 (637 Google reviews)
- Address
- Franklin County, WA 99143 (GPS 46.6635, -118.2236)
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Hompegg Falls
Hompegg Falls lies 54 miles southwest of Colfax in Columbia County, number 5 of 11 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Dayton.
- Rating
- 2.2 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Columbia County, WA 99328 (GPS 46.1650, -117.8111)
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Spokane Falls
Spokane Falls lies 54 miles north of Colfax in Spokane County, number 6 of 11 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Surrounded by a 100-acre park in the city center, this waterfall is a local landmark & man-made dam.
- Rating
- 4.8 (209 Google reviews)
- Address
- Spokane, WA 99201
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Lower Falls
Lower Falls lies 54 miles north of Colfax in Downtown Spokane County, number 7 of 11 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Spokane.
- Rating
- 4.9 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Spokane, WA 99201
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 54 miles north of Colfax in Downtown Spokane County, number 8 of 11 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Spokane.
- Rating
- 4.8 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Spokane, WA 99201
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Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)
Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) lies 55 miles north of Colfax in Spokane County, number 9 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Spokane.
- Address
- Spokane County, WA (GPS 47.6792, -117.3621)
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Bull Run Creek Falls
Bull Run Creek Falls lies 56 miles east of Colfax in Clearwater County, number 10 of 11 by distance. Its own nearest town is Orofino.
- Address
- Clearwater County, ID 83827 (GPS 46.7371, -116.1959)
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Elk Creek Falls
Elk Creek Falls lies 57 miles east of Colfax in Clearwater County, number 11 of 11 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Colfax. Its own nearest town is Orofino.
- Rating
- 4.9 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clearwater County, ID 83827 (GPS 46.7362, -116.1743)
- Known for
- hiking trail, viewing areas, area, beautiful place, falls
Where the Waterfalls Are
Colfax sits in or near the Columbia Plateau and Northeast Washington area of Washington. Eastern Washington's falls are shaped by basalt and by the Ice Age floods that swept across the region. Palouse Falls, described as dropping 200 feet into a winding canyon, is the centerpiece of a state park in Franklin County and is one of the most dramatic sights in the interior Northwest. In Spokane, Spokane Falls roars through the city center beside Riverfront Park, especially during spring runoff. Lincoln County's Hawk Creek Falls lies near Lake Roosevelt, and Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry counties hold falls on forested rivers near Kettle Falls and the Canadian border. Grant County's coulees preserve dry falls left by the floods. Read the Washington waterfall guide.
By direction from Colfax: 4 to the north, 3 to the west, 2 to the east, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Whitman County (2), Spokane County (2), Downtown Spokane County (2), Clearwater County (2), Adams County (1), and Franklin County (1). The average distance is 47.6 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Colfax: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Colfax, WA?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Colfax: 0 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Colfax?
Rock Creek Falls in Whitman County is the closest, about 25 miles northwest of Colfax.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Colfax?
Elk Creek Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Palouse Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Colfax in?
Whitman County (2), Spokane County (2), Downtown Spokane County (2), Clearwater County (2), and Adams County (1).
How does Colfax compare with other Washington towns?
Colfax ranks 53rd of the 56 Washington towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.