Umtanum Creek Falls
Washington · 39-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Umtanum Creek Falls is a waterfall in Washington. It drops roughly 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umtanum Creek Falls (this page) | — | 39 ft | — | — | — |
| Devil Creek Falls | 23 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Horsetail Falls | 24 mi | — | — | — | — |
| West Quartz Creek Falls | 26 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Frenchman Coulee Waterfall | 33 mi | 98 ft | — | — | — |
| Union Creek Falls | 35 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Umtanum Creek Falls?
Umtanum Creek Falls is 39 feet (12 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Umtanum Creek Falls from a major city?
Umtanum Creek Falls is 8 miles from Ellensburg (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.8929, -120.6286
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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