Nooksack Falls
Washington · 89-foot drop · Mount Baker Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Nooksack Falls is a waterfall in Whatcom County, Washington. It drops roughly 89 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.
Nooksack Falls is a waterfall along the North Fork of the Nooksack River in Whatcom County, Washington. The water flows through a narrow valley and drops freely 88 feet into a deep rocky river canyon. The falls are viewable from the forested cover near the cliffs edge. The falls are a short 2/3 of a mile drive off the Mount Baker Highway, Washington. The falls were featured in the hunting scene of the movie The Deer Hunter.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Falls (this page) | — | 89 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Mazama Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Canyon creek rapids | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rainbow Falls | 11 mi | 157 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Morovitz Falls | 11 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Lower Morovitz Falls | 12 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Nooksack 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 Nooksack Falls?
Nooksack Falls is 89 feet (27 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Nooksack Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Nooksack Falls is inside Mount Baker 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 Nooksack Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Mount Baker 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 Nooksack Falls?
No entrance fee. Mount Baker Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Nooksack Falls from a major city?
Nooksack Falls is 6 miles from Glacier (about 8 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
48.9054, -121.8089
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nooksack_Falls
Wikidata (Q38265)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38265
GeoNames (5804863)
https://www.geonames.org/5804863/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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