Palouse Falls State Park

Category: State park

Address: Palouse Falls Rd, LaCrosse, WA 99143, USA

Phone: +15096469218

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–9PM

Monday: 6:30AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–9PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–9PM

Friday: 6:30AM–9PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–9PM

Reviews

Tim Whittome

Jul 4, 2022

This is an amazing place and part of Washington State. It is a beautiful waterfall in the middle of seeming nowhere and leading into a lovely canyon. Be warned that the unpaved and poorly maintained final two miles to the park is probably one of the worst roads in Washington State. Shame because it is fully worth the effort made to get finally to the park. This is our "state waterfall" and it easy to see why when you see it.

Adam Stout

Jun 15, 2022

There's a reason that this is Washington State's Waterfall - it's majestic, powerful, and a unique desert type of falls. This park is great for stargazing and grabbing great landscape pictures! I recommend visiting during the Spring when the grass is very green, or Autumn where you can find ice near the falls and yellow hues in the canyon. I absolutely love it here - it does not disappoint.

Kamel Shikh

May 30, 2022

Beautiful, majestic, breathtaking, awesome, amazing, spectacular view. Only $10.00 for the day. If the park attendant station is closed ,then There is a self pay machine could use instead. The park has seating, and BBQ grills . But the whole park is far from any store, and it is in a semi desert environment, so bring lots of drinks& water, & food. Restroom are provided only as an emergency temporary relief in the form of porta potty . There is no running water. The roads are easy to drive, most of the roads are 2way, paved, and wide, and state roads , so you are far from any gas station Except the the last 15minutes is dusty & narrow just before reaching the park. There is a free parking provided .

Penguin Vlogs

May 22, 2022

Very Picturesque throughout. Best to come mid to late Spring to capture the vast green landscape. A tiny bit of rain to add the rainbows. Hiking around the falls is somewhat of a challenge but all worthwhile. Make sure to have real hiking shoes. Enjoy Earth.

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Questions & Answers

Is there camping

Forever Young With Oaky | Dec 19, 2018
Christopher Walker | Dec 20, 2018

Yes. There are 11 first come first serve sites with self registration available. Fees are posted.

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Any animal (dogs) restrictions?

danny stevenson | Dec 19, 2019
Melissa Strickland | Dec 20, 2019

No restrictions. Must be on leash. They even have loaner leashes there.

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Is there a specific picnic area and are they covered?

David and Lucy Petrini | Dec 19, 2019
Logan V. | Dec 20, 2019

Yup! There are some covered areas and I am certain that 4 years ago they were not reservation-only.

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Is there a fee to visit Palouse Falls??

Richard Burnett | Dec 19, 2019
Cristina Fabela | Dec 20, 2019

Yes , you would have to get a day pass of $10 or a year past for $30. BUT the VIEW WOW!

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How would you pay to park without a Discovery Pass?

THIS LIFE 1 | Dec 19, 2018
Kreative Outlet | Dec 20, 2018

Theres a booth at the park where you can buy a day pass or if someone is at the booth, you can buy a discovery pass there as well.

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It is opened for poplic?

Haider AL-shahee | Jun 21, 2020
Gerardo Silva | Jun 22, 2020

Yes it is open for public you just have to have your discovery park pass and you also gotta be carful in the trails the trails are beautiful but also dangerous and you wont have service

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What type of fishing options?

Eduardo Mendoza Cruz | Mar 23, 2020
phillip von | Mar 24, 2020

Not supposed to fish there from what I understand.

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Is there winter camping?

Alberto Ornelas | Feb 22, 2020
Brian Roberts | Feb 23, 2020

No

My friend has sports car..are there dirt roads we have to drive into?

Laurie Green | Dec 19, 2019
Pat Donahue | Dec 20, 2019

As long as the car hasn't been lowered and you drive at a reasonable speed the car should be fine...

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How big is the water flow in late May?

Sean Li | Dec 19, 2019
Logan V. | Dec 20, 2019

In general late may and early June will be peak flow depending on the rainfall combined with rate of snowmelt.

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Anyone know if there is open tomorrow Wednesday or only weekends

Metro Metro | Dec 19, 2019
Ellen. Sprinter | Dec 20, 2019

http://parks.state.wa.us/158/Winter-schedule

Is there lodging nearby?

Brenda Nielsen | Dec 19, 2019
Dan Cochran | Dec 20, 2019

Besides camping. Nothing else.

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if you reserve a campsidte at Palouse fall state park can you sleep in your truck camper?

Keith Powers | Dec 19, 2019
Teresa Koppang | Dec 20, 2019

Tent camping only

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Can you take horses?

Linda Davidson | Dec 19, 2018
S.N.B. JAIHIND | Dec 20, 2018

Educated people are the easiest way to show the path.

Is there a trail path to the waterfall? We are taking our daughter and will need to bring stroller. If so what kind of path is it...dirt, gravel, etc. Thank you.

Ashley Reeder | Dec 19, 2018
Craig Sivley | Dec 20, 2018

Hiking beyond the fence is not recommended. Two people have died this year doing that.

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Is there a swimming area here? I want to be prepared in case there is one thank you

Abraham Nava | Dec 19, 2018
Rayna's Place | Dec 20, 2018

No. There is no safe way to get down to the water. When i was there recently, there was a sign warning about 7 recent deaths. Take extra care when standing near edges as the wind gusts can be dangerous. You can view the falls but there isn't anything else to see except the view.

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Is it allowed to camp along palouse river banks in Washington or do you really need to find a campsite. We're just thinking of random trip and just camp for a night.

Philip-Yong Aldiano | Dec 19, 2018
john setchell | Dec 20, 2018

The river has few areas with road access. The banks and river itself are under federal jurisdiction (army corps of engineers) there are places where camping would be possible though not necessarily "legal" I doubt if you would be hassled and worst likely case an officer might make you leave. Campsite cleanliness would likely play a role in either govt or private property owners reaction.

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Will be towing a 30 foot trailer if we visit. Is the parking lot big enough to turn around?

Ken Mahoney | Dec 19, 2018
carol tesch | Dec 20, 2018

No we are not set up for motorhomes 5th wheels or trailors sorry down at Lyons Ferry they can accomadate you only 6 miles

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Is there any fee for this place so i can plan ahead.

francisco portillo | Dec 19, 2018
Rachel Jin | Dec 20, 2018

Discover Pass is needed

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what is the weather

Gabrielle Lackard | Dec 19, 2018
Ann Spring | Dec 20, 2018

Been raining in Dayton, but can see the snow in the foothills above town.

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Can I Park a 38 Ft Moterhome At campground

Preston McNabb | Mar 31, 2021
Josh Hiatt | Apr 1, 2021

The sites are 25 ft max they say 22ft of less but you could fit a 25ft

are the picnic tables and grills open for use at palouse falls?

judith swartzentruber | Apr 30, 2021
Maria Montse Alvarez | May 1, 2021

Picnic tables yes. Not the grills or camping site available.

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What are the camping options here. Would love to camp (with tent) Thursday and Friday night here.

Joe Biscoe IV | Jun 29, 2021
Gary Dean | Jun 30, 2021

Signs up last weekend said no overnight stays at all

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What and where are bathroom facilities located at palouse falls?

D Cromeens | May 30, 2021
Jerry Scheller | May 31, 2021

Pit toilet and sanicans are located at the north side of the viewpoint parking lot.

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How far do you have to walk

Jeff stevenson | Mar 31, 2021
Nick Glantz | Apr 1, 2021

There is a small trail, but you can park a hundred feet or so from the view point.

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