Big Creek Falls
Washington · 236-foot drop · Alpine Lakes Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Big Creek Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 236 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Falls (this page) | — | 236 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Otter Falls | 1 mi | 1,200 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Florence Falls | 3 mi | 141 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Florence Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Pumpkinseed Creek Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Dingford Creek Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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- Lower Twin Falls236 ft
- Beaver Falls233 ft
- Perrine Coulee Falls233 ft
- Upper Wallace Falls240 ft
- Lancaster Falls231 ft
Questions visitors ask about Big Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Big Creek Falls?
Big Creek Falls is 236 feet (72 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Big Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Big Creek Falls is inside Alpine Lakes Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Big Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Alpine Lakes Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Big Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Big Creek Falls from a major city?
Big Creek Falls is 13 miles from Baring (about 18 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
47.5853, -121.4554
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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