Palouse Falls
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.
A waterfall, 8 mi southeast of Washtucna
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Dayton, 27 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Washtucna. Green months are the mild ones.
Palouse Falls
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.
- Type
- Waterfall
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Where to stay near Palouse Falls
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Dayton (9) and Waitsburg (4), and Walla Walla has the most rooms in the area (38).
Washtucna
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
199 people
8 mi northwest of Palouse Falls
Walla Walla
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
34,058 people
42 mi south of Palouse Falls
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Palouse Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtucna | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 199 | $171K | — |
| Dayton | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,538 | $244K | — |
| Waitsburg | 27 mi south | 40 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,184 | $266K | — |
| Connell | 29 mi west | 45 min | 3 2 motels · 1 RV park | 5,080 | $314K | — |
| Walla Walla | 42 mi south | 1 hr | 38 19 hotels · 5 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 34,058 | $394K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Palouse Falls
Other well-known places within 69 miles.
45 mi National Historic SiteWhitman Mission National Historic Site54K visitors a year
51 mi Stadium & arenaMartin Stadium
55 mi Canyon & gorgeWallula Gap
68 mi National Historical ParkNez Perce National Historical Park344K visitors a year44 mi Ski areaBluewood30 runs · 1,122 ft vertical57 mi GardenUniversity of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical GardenPhoto credits
Whitman Mission National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Martin Stadium: Jdubman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wallula Gap: Williamborg, Public domain · Nez Perce National Historical Park: NPS, Public domain
Visiting Palouse Falls
What town is Palouse Falls near?
Washtucna, WA, about 8 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Palouse Falls?
May, June and September, with highs of 71–78°.
What is the closest airport to Palouse Falls?
Walla Walla Regional (ALW), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 74 miles.
Where should I stay near Palouse Falls?
Dayton (27 mi, 9 places to stay), Walla Walla (42 mi, 38 places to stay) and Waitsburg (27 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Washtucna
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.