Klickitat County, Washington

Waterfalls Near White Salmon, WA

There are 32 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of White Salmon, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, 3.4 miles west of town. Horsetail Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 386 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of White Salmon. The list includes falls across the line in Oregon.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Horsetail Falls in Multnomah County, Oregon
Pictured: Horsetail Falls, OR

Best Waterfalls Near White Salmon at a Glance

Photo of Cushing Falls, a waterfall 2.2 miles from The Dalles (historical)
Pictured: nearby Cushing Falls (2.2 mi)
With recorded history

The Dalles (historical)

Has a USGS description or naming history.

30 Waterfalls Near White Salmon, Ranked by Distance

  1. Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

    Hood River, OR · Hood River County · 3.4 mi west of White Salmon
    4.5 (8 reviews)

    Wah Gwin Gwin Falls is the closest named waterfall to White Salmon, 3.4 miles to the west in Hood River County. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Creek waterfall on the grounds of the Columbia River Gorge Hotel & Spa with a 207 ft. plunge.

    Rating
    4.5 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River, OR 97031
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  2. Warren Creek Falls

    Odell, OR · Hood River County · 11 mi west of White Salmon
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Warren Creek Falls lies 11 miles west of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Odell.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6863, -121.7021)
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  3. Lancaster Falls

    Odell, OR · Hood River County · 11 mi west of White Salmon

    Lancaster Falls lies 11 miles west of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 3 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Odell.

    Address
    Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6848, -121.7061)
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  4. Punchbowl Falls

    Odell, OR · Hood River County · 11 mi southwest of White Salmon
    4.2 (17 reviews)

    Punchbowl Falls lies 11 miles southwest of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Odell.

    Rating
    4.2 (17 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97031 (GPS 45.6025, -121.6361)
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  5. Shipherd Falls

    Carson, WA · Skamania County · 15 mi west of White Salmon
    2.8 (8 reviews)

    Shipherd Falls lies 15 miles west of White Salmon in Skamania County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Carson.

    Rating
    2.8 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Carson, WA 98610
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  6. Mill Creek Falls

    Chenoweth, OR · Wasco County · 16 mi southeast of White Salmon
    2.5 (2 reviews)

    Mill Creek Falls lies 16 miles southeast of White Salmon in Wasco County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Chenoweth.

    Rating
    2.5 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wasco County, OR 97058 (GPS 45.5189, -121.3377)
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  7. The Dalles (historical)

    Dallesport, WA · Klickitat County · 18 mi southeast of White Salmon

    The Dalles (historical) lies 18 miles southeast of White Salmon in Klickitat County, number 7 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: "French name means ""flagstones,"" named by French Canadian settlers. Replaced by Dalles Dam. Coordinate taken in middle of 12 mile falls group"

    Address
    Klickitat County, WA (GPS 45.6060, -121.1651)
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  8. Cushing Falls

    The Dalles, OR · Wasco County · 19 mi southeast of White Salmon
    2.2 (6 reviews)

    Cushing Falls lies 19 miles southeast of White Salmon in Wasco County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is The Dalles.

    Rating
    2.2 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wasco County, OR 97058 (GPS 45.6117, -121.1198)
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  9. Tunnel Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Hood River County · 20 mi southwest of White Salmon
    4.8 (64 reviews)

    Tunnel Falls lies 20 miles southwest of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Rating
    4.8 (64 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5849, -121.8520)
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  10. Loowit Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Hood River County · 21 mi southwest of White Salmon

    Loowit Falls lies 21 miles southwest of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 10 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Address
    Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6083, -121.8855)
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  11. Punch Bowl Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Hood River County · 21 mi west of White Salmon
    4.7 (77 reviews)

    Punch Bowl Falls lies 21 miles west of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. 35-ft-high punchbowl-style waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

    Rating
    4.7 (77 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6217, -121.8947)
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  12. Metlako Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Hood River County · 21 mi west of White Salmon

    Metlako Falls lies 21 miles west of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 12 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Address
    Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6281, -121.8988)
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  13. Tamanawas Falls

    Odell, OR · Hood River County · 23 mi south of White Salmon
    4.9 (53 reviews)

    Tamanawas Falls lies 23 miles south of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 13 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Odell.

    Rating
    4.9 (53 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.4014, -121.5891)
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  14. Wallalute Falls

    Odell, OR · Hood River County · 23 mi south of White Salmon
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wallalute Falls lies 23 miles south of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Odell.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.4114, -121.6562)
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  15. Wahclella Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 24 mi west of White Salmon
    4.8 (195 reviews)

    Wahclella Falls lies 24 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. This tiered waterfall along Tanner Creek features 2 drops, a trailhead & plunge pool.

    Rating
    4.8 (195 Google reviews)
    Address
    Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6182, -121.9515)
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  16. Tanner Creek Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 24 mi west of White Salmon

    Tanner Creek Falls lies 24 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 16 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Address
    Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.6177, -121.9513)
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  17. Falls Creek Falls

    Carson, WA · Skamania County · 24 mi northwest of White Salmon
    4.8 (180 reviews)

    Falls Creek Falls lies 24 miles northwest of White Salmon in Skamania County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Carson.

    Rating
    4.8 (180 Google reviews)
    Address
    Skamania County, WA (GPS 45.9101, -121.9134)
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  18. Wahe Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 24 mi west of White Salmon
    5.0 (1 reviews)

    Wahe Falls lies 24 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 21st for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Rating
    5.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6160, -121.9654)
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  19. Moffett Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 25 mi west of White Salmon

    Moffett Falls lies 25 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 19 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.

    Address
    Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.6221, -121.9740)
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  20. Outlet Falls

    Goldendale, WA · Klickitat County · 25 mi northeast of White Salmon
    4.2 (12 reviews)

    Outlet Falls lies 25 miles northeast of White Salmon in Klickitat County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Goldendale.

    Rating
    4.2 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Klickitat County, WA 98619 (GPS 46.0179, -121.1737)
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  21. Celilo Falls (historical)

    The Dalles, OR · Wasco County · 25 mi east of White Salmon

    Celilo Falls (historical) lies 25 miles east of White Salmon in Wasco County, number 21 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: Falls obliterated by Dalles Dam in 1956 and inundated by Lake Celilo Reservoir

    Address
    Wasco County, OR (GPS 45.6498, -120.9790)
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  22. Elowah Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 26 mi west of White Salmon
    4.4 (84 reviews)

    Elowah Falls lies 26 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Long waterfall falling into an amphitheater comprised of lava flows, reachable by a hiking trail.

    Rating
    4.4 (84 Google reviews)
    Address
    Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6117, -121.9946)
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  23. Rodney Falls

    Stevenson, WA · Skamania County · 26 mi west of White Salmon
    5.0 (6 reviews)

    Rodney Falls lies 26 miles west of White Salmon in Skamania County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Stevenson.

    Rating
    5.0 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Skamania County, WA 98648 (GPS 45.6434, -122.0145)
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  24. Hardy Falls

    Stevenson, WA · Skamania County · 26 mi west of White Salmon

    Hardy Falls lies 26 miles west of White Salmon in Skamania County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Stevenson.

    Address
    Skamania County, WA (GPS 45.6423, -122.0156)
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  25. Langfield Falls

    Carson, WA · Skamania County · 28 mi northwest of White Salmon
    4.6 (5 reviews)

    Langfield Falls lies 28 miles northwest of White Salmon in Skamania County, number 25 of 30 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Carson.

    Rating
    4.6 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Skamania County, WA (GPS 46.0965, -121.7151)
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  26. Ramona Falls

    Mount Hood Village, OR · Clackamas County · 28 mi southwest of White Salmon
    4.7 (160 reviews)

    Ramona Falls lies 28 miles southwest of White Salmon in Clackamas County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Cascading waterfall in a forest setting reached by moderate hikes, including a short river crossing.

    Rating
    4.7 (160 Google reviews)
    Address
    Clackamas County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.3801, -121.7761)
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  27. Umbrella Falls

    Mount Hood Village, OR · Hood River County · 29 mi south of White Salmon
    4.7 (52 reviews)

    Umbrella Falls lies 29 miles south of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. This cascade waterfall near a well-known ski resort is accessible from scenic hiking trails.

    Rating
    4.7 (52 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.3289, -121.6608)
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  28. Crooked Creek Falls

    White Salmon, WA · Yakima County · 29 mi north of White Salmon

    Crooked Creek Falls lies 29 miles north of White Salmon in Yakima County, number 28 of 30 by distance.

    Address
    Yakima County, WA (GPS 46.1471, -121.4545)
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  29. Sahale Falls

    Mount Hood Village, OR · Hood River County · 29 mi south of White Salmon
    4.8 (9 reviews)

    Sahale Falls lies 29 miles south of White Salmon in Hood River County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near White Salmon. Its own nearest town is Mount Hood Village.

    Rating
    4.8 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Hood River County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.3187, -121.6404)
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  30. Horsetail Falls

    Cascade Locks, OR · Multnomah County · 30 mi west of White Salmon
    4.9 (386 reviews)

    Horsetail Falls lies 30 miles west of White Salmon in Multnomah County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near White Salmon. Forested site with waterfalls offering a short hike suitable for all skill levels & scenic views.

    Rating
    4.9 (386 Google reviews)
    Address
    Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5894, -122.0687)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

White Salmon sits in or near the Mount Rainier and the South Cascades area of Washington. Mount Rainier's glaciers feed dozens of streams that drop off the volcano's flanks, and the park and the surrounding foothills hold more named falls than any other part of the state. Narada Falls, a two-tiered cascade beside the road to Paradise, is among the most visited. Near Eatonville, Little Mashel Falls lies in forested foothills. Farther south, Skamania County takes in the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where Falls Creek Falls is reached by a forest trail near Carson. Clark County's Moulton Falls, on the East Fork Lewis River, is a popular local park with a high arched bridge. Read the Washington waterfall guide.

By direction from White Salmon: 15 to the west, 5 to the south, 4 to the southwest, 3 to the southeast, 2 to the northwest, 1 to the north, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the east. They are spread across Hood River County (14), Multnomah County (6), Skamania County (5), Wasco County (3), Klickitat County (2), and Clackamas County (1). The average distance is 22.4 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of White Salmon

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls (3.4 mi)

10 to 20 miles of White Salmon

Warren Creek Falls (11 mi), Lancaster Falls (11 mi), Punchbowl Falls (11 mi), Shipherd Falls (15 mi), Mill Creek Falls (16 mi), The Dalles (historical) (18 mi), Cushing Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of White Salmon

Tunnel Falls (20 mi), Loowit Falls (21 mi), Punch Bowl Falls (21 mi), Metlako Falls (21 mi), Tamanawas Falls (23 mi), Wallalute Falls (23 mi), Wahclella Falls (24 mi), Tanner Creek Falls (24 mi), Falls Creek Falls (24 mi), Wahe Falls (24 mi), Moffett Falls (25 mi), Outlet Falls (25 mi), Celilo Falls (historical) (25 mi), Elowah Falls (26 mi), Rodney Falls (26 mi), Hardy Falls (26 mi), Langfield Falls (28 mi), Ramona Falls (28 mi), Umbrella Falls (29 mi), Crooked Creek Falls (29 mi), Sahale Falls (29 mi), Horsetail Falls (30 mi), Switchback Falls (30 mi), Lower Oneonta Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near White Salmon: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near White Salmon, WA?

32 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of White Salmon: 1 within 10 miles, 7 10 to 20 miles, 24 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to White Salmon?

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls in Hood River County is the closest, about 3.4 miles west of White Salmon.

What is the best-rated waterfall near White Salmon?

Horsetail Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 386 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near White Salmon in?

Hood River County (14), Multnomah County (6), Skamania County (5), Wasco County (3), and Klickitat County (2).

How does White Salmon compare with other Washington towns?

White Salmon ranks 9th of the 56 Washington towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.