Wallula Gap
Wallula Gap is a large water gap of the Columbia River in the Northwestern United States, in Southeastern Washington.
A canyon & gorge, 10 mi southeast of Finley
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Kennewick, 15 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Finley. Green months are the mild ones.
Wallula Gap
Wallula Gap is a large water gap of the Columbia River in the Northwestern United States, in Southeastern Washington. It cuts through the Horse Heaven Hills basalt anticlines in the Columbia River Basin, just south of the confluence of the Walla Walla and Columbia rivers.
The National Park Service has recognized the gap as a National Natural Landmark, as a site that provides an important illustration of the geological history of the United States.
- Type
- Canyon & gorge
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to stay near Wallula Gap
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Kennewick (28) and Pasco (18).
Kennewick
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
88,366 people
15 mi northwest of Wallula Gap
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wallula Gap | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 15 mi northwest | 25 min | 28 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 88,366 | $371K | D |
| Pasco | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 82,848 | $376K | C− |
| Richland | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 23 16 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 65,258 | $437K | C |
| Hermiston | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 16 11 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 19,906 | $267K | D |
| Walla Walla | 29 mi east | 45 min | 38 19 hotels · 5 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 34,058 | $394K | C− |
| Pendleton | 26 mi south | 40 min | 26 14 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 16,989 | $287K | D |
| Umatilla | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 9 2 hotels · 3 motels · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 8,220 | $239K | B− |
| Finley | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 5,634 | $383K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Wallula Gap
Other well-known places within 55 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
123 mi National Historic SiteWhitman Mission National Historic Site54K visitors a year
55 mi WaterfallPalouse Falls53 mi Ski areaBluewood30 runs · 1,122 ft vertical
30 mi MuseumTamástslikt Cultural Institute224 mi GardenOregon Trail ArboretumPhoto credits
Whitman Mission National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Palouse Falls: Стивен Лю, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Tamástslikt Cultural Institute: Decumanus at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Wallula Gap
What town is Wallula Gap near?
Finley, WA, about 10 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Wallula Gap?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–81°.
What is the closest airport to Wallula Gap?
Tri Cities (PSC), about 17 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 128 miles.
Where should I stay near Wallula Gap?
Kennewick (15 mi, 28 places to stay), Pasco (17 mi, 18 places to stay) and Richland (24 mi, 23 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.