Here’s The Ultimate Bucket List For Washingtonians Who Are Obsessed With Waterfalls

If you're anything like us, you've likely asked yourself, "what are some waterfalls near me in Washington?" The good news is that there are nearly 100 named waterfalls in Washington, further proving the fact that the Pacific Northwest is a nature lover's paradise. Over the years, we've covered waterfall hikes and even waterfall road trips, and it's pretty clear we're smitten with these magical cascades.

While you're more than welcome to chase every last one of Washington's waterfalls if you so desire, we highly recommend seeing at least these 10 in your lifetime.

1. Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls is easy to find, easy to reach from the car, and quite frankly, easy to love. Can you believe that this waterfall is actually 100 feet higher than Niagara Falls? There's so much to love about this easy-to-access waterfall in Washington.

2. Spokane Falls

Spokane's slogan is Near Nature, Near Perfect — and the fact that a huge waterfall flows through the city proves it's an appropriate one. Spokane Falls is incredible, and you can even get an up-close-and-personal look at it from a gondola. In fact, there's no hiking required to enjoy Spokane Falls.

3. Franklin Falls

Located on the South Fork Snoqualmie River, Franklin Falls sits at the end of a short, beautiful hike. And it's breathtaking in any season.

4. Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls is located near Index, and it requires a bit of a hike to reach (it's worth it). The waterfall is named after the two ‘veils’ it forms during the summer months. Learn more about this stunning waterfall hike in Washington.

5. Dry Falls

Dry Falls is, just as the name suggests, currently dry. However, about 20,000 years ago, catastrophic flooding channeled water over this 400-foot rock face. And estimated that the falls were five times the width of Niagara. We're including Dry Falls on this list because it's a pretty fascinating place.

6. Moulton Falls

You'll find Moulton Falls in Southwest Washington, near Vancouver. The four-mile round-trip trail crosses a beautiful footbridge before leading you to this beauty. Plus, the base of this waterfall doubles as a swimming hole.

7. Myrtle Falls

Myrtle Falls is one of the most iconic waterfalls in Mt. Rainier National Park. The trail leading to the waterfall is short (about 0.3 miles) and the area is a photographer's paradise. Do you agree that Myrtle Falls is one of the most underrated waterfalls in Washington?

8. Panther Creek Falls

The Columbia River Gorge has dozens of waterfalls, and Panther Creek Falls is one of the most popular. While the hike to the falls is fairly easy, this place remained a local secret for years.

9. Marymere Falls

Marymere Falls is located on the breathtaking Olympic Peninsula, near Lake Crescent. There are several trails you can take to reach it, each with some spectacular views.

10. Palouse Falls

Last but certainly not least, make it a point to check out Palouse Falls. It's Washington State's official waterfall, and we think it's definitely worthy of that title.

How many of these gems have you seen in person? Hopefully, we helped provide insight to those wondering, "what are some waterfalls near me in Washington?"