Moulton Falls
Washington · 11-foot drop · Moulton Falls Regional Park · Last verified 2026-05-23
Flow at Moulton Falls is 95 cfs today, around its seasonal average.
Expect dry conditions today — don't drive out for this one. Flow is at 103 cfs (bottom 0% of the last 30 days, vs. 171.2 cfs average). The 7-day NOAA forecast shows no significant rain.
Right now
Streamflow
95.3 cfs
EAST FORK LEWIS RIVER · 49m ago
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:29 AM · Sunset 9:00 PM · 15h 31m
Snapshot built 7m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS PQR.
Moulton Falls is a short cascade on the East Fork Lewis River inside Moulton Falls Regional Park, a 400-acre Clark County park north of Vancouver, WA. The destination is less the drop and more the 63-foot wooden arch bridge spanning the river above the falls. Free, accessible, and a popular family swimming hole — though a 2014 drowning underlines that the currents deserve respect.
The trail
1.4 miles each way, rated easy with 100 feet of elevation gain. Free lot at 27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd, Yacolt WA. Wide, hard-surfaced trail to the bridge and falls overlook.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 14222500 · 3.7 mi away
EAST FORK LEWIS RIVER NEAR HEISSON, WA
View live discharge data →
30-day streamflow
Below 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 70.2 cfs · 147% of last year — significantly wetter
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 37 | 14.5 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 46 | 35 | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| MarBest | 51 | 37 | 8.1 | 9.6 |
| AprBest | 57 | 40 | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| MayBest | 64 | 46 | 6 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 72 | 51 | 4.7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 56 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 57 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.8 | 0 |
| OctBest | 63 | 48 | 8 | 0.4 |
| NovBest | 51 | 40 | 15 | 4.8 |
| DecBest | 46 | 37 | 14.7 | 9.6 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Falls (this page) | — | 11 ft | easy · 1.4 mi | Y | Free |
| Yacolt Falls | 0 mi | 34 ft | — | — | — |
| Big Tree Creek Falls | 2 mi | 58 ft | — | — | — |
| Lucia Falls | 3 mi | 15 ft | — | — | — |
| Twin Falls | 4 mi | 66 ft | — | — | — |
| Horseshoe Falls | 4 mi | 22 ft | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Moulton 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 Moulton Falls?
Moulton Falls is 11 feet (3.3 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Moulton Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Moulton Falls is inside Moulton Falls Regional Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Moulton Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Moulton Falls Regional Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Always leash and pack out waste.
Is Moulton Falls wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Moulton Falls has a wheelchair-accessible viewing area with ADA parking. Conditions can change seasonally; verify with the land manager before driving.
Can you swim at Moulton Falls?
Moulton Falls has a swimmable area. Swimming is allowed but unsupervised — there are no lifeguards. Currents can be swift after rain and water depth varies. A 2014 drowning occurred when a visitor jumped from the rocks; cliff-jumping is strongly discouraged.
When is the best time to visit Moulton Falls?
Peak flow is typically March, April, May, October, November, December. Season-wise: spring, fall, winter. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Moulton Falls?
No entrance fee. Moulton Falls Regional Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Moulton Falls from a major city?
Moulton Falls is 2 miles from Yacolt (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
45.8314, -122.3895
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Official land manager
https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/moulton-falls-regional-park
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moulton_Falls_Regional_Park
Wikidata (Q56551118)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56551118
GeoNames (5804034)
https://www.geonames.org/5804034/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-23
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