Berdeen Falls
Washington · 899-foot drop · North Cascades National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Berdeen Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 899 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Berdeen Falls is a series of three waterfalls located in Whatcom County, Washington. The 850-foot (260 m) falls are on a stretch of Bacon Creek downstream of Berdeen Lake.The drops include a 400-foot (120 m) horsetail, a 200-foot (61 m) bedrock slide, and a 250-foot (76 m) plunge waterfall.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berdeen Falls (this page) | — | 899 ft | — | N | — |
| Middle Berdeen Falls | 0 mi | 85 ft | — | N | — |
| Goat Falls | 1 mi | 282 ft | — | N | — |
| Green Lake Falls | 1 mi | 981 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Green Lake Falls | 1 mi | 92 ft | — | N | — |
| Bacon Lake Falls | 2 mi | 446 ft | — | N | — |
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- Depot Creek Falls886 ft
- Tueeulala Falls915 ft
- Green Lake Falls981 ft
- Shoestring Falls984 ft
- Horsetail Falls791 ft
Questions visitors ask about Berdeen Falls
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How tall is Berdeen Falls?
Berdeen Falls is 899 feet (274 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Berdeen Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Berdeen Falls is inside North Cascades National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Berdeen Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Berdeen Falls from a major city?
Berdeen Falls is 11 miles from Marblemount (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
48.7053, -121.4823
Sources and live status
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Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berdeen_Falls
Wikidata (Q37452)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37452
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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