Palouse Falls
Washington · 197-foot drop · Palouse Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Palouse Falls is a waterfall in Franklin County, Washington. It drops roughly 197 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.
Palouse Falls is a waterfall in the northwest United States on the Palouse River, about four miles (6 km) upstream of its confluence with the Snake River in southeast Washington. Within the 94-acre (38 ha) Palouse Falls State Park, the falls are 200 feet (61 m) in height, and consist of an upper fall with a drop around twenty feet (6 m), which lies 1,000 feet (300 m) north-northwest of the main drop, and a lower fall.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palouse Falls (this page) | — | 197 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Towell Falls | 26 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rock Creek Falls | 38 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Hompegg Falls | 40 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Sheep Falls | 43 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Delzer Falls | 57 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Palouse Falls
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How tall is Palouse Falls?
Palouse Falls is 197 feet (60 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Palouse Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Palouse Falls is inside Palouse Falls State Park. 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 Palouse Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Palouse Falls State Park 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 Palouse Falls?
No entrance fee. Palouse Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Palouse Falls from a major city?
Palouse Falls is 7 miles from Washtucna (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.6634, -118.2237
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palouse_Falls
Wikidata (Q7128680)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7128680
GeoNames (5806096)
https://www.geonames.org/5806096/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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