Palouse Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Roadside

Palouse Falls

Near LaCrosse, Washington

Height198 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonSpring

Palouse Falls is a 198-ft waterfall near LaCrosse, Washington, with roadside access (roadside). Washington’s state waterfall, plunging into a desert canyon. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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