Bonner County, Idaho
Waterfalls Near Priest River, ID
Priest River has 4 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Albeni Falls is the closest at 4.1 miles to the west. Most of the falls are north of Priest River. The list includes falls across the line in Washington.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Priest River at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Priest River, Ranked by Distance
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Albeni Falls
Albeni Falls is the closest named waterfall to Priest River, 4.1 miles to the west in Bonner County. USGS notes: On the Clark Fork in Kaniksu NF just E of Newport, WA; a gigantic cascade, formed by a rugged constriction which holds back the waters of Lake Pend d'Oreille in springtime, causing extremely high water.
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83822 (GPS 48.1777, -117.0013)
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McAbee Falls
McAbee Falls lies 7.4 miles north of Priest River in Bonner County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River.
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83856 (GPS 48.2844, -116.8718)
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Torrelle Falls
Torrelle Falls lies 7.5 miles north of Priest River in Bonner County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River.
- Rating
- 2.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83856 (GPS 48.2849, -116.9585)
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Mission Falls
Mission Falls lies 17 miles north of Priest River in Bonner County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River.
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83856 (GPS 48.4215, -116.9288)
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Kalispell Falls
Kalispell Falls lies 31 miles north of Priest River in Pend Oreille County, number 5 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Newport.
- Address
- Pend Oreille County, WA (GPS 48.6147, -117.1112)
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Grouse Creek Falls
Grouse Creek Falls lies 33 miles northeast of Priest River in Bonner County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Ponderay.
- Rating
- 4.6 (31 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83864 (GPS 48.4583, -116.3388)
- Known for
- nice hike, camping spots, beautiful spot, waterfall
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Char Falls
Char Falls lies 36 miles east of Priest River in Bonner County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Ponderay.
- Rating
- 4.6 (21 Google reviews)
- Address
- Bonner County, ID 83864 (GPS 48.3663, -116.1708)
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Snow Creek Falls
Snow Creek Falls lies 40 miles northeast of Priest River in Boundary County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Bonners Ferry.
- Rating
- 4.9 (70 Google reviews)
- Address
- Boundary County, ID 83805 (GPS 48.6674, -116.4294)
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Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)
Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) lies 40 miles southwest of Priest River in Spokane County, number 9 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Spokane.
- Address
- Spokane County, WA (GPS 47.6792, -117.3621)
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Nine Mile Falls
Nine Mile Falls lies 41 miles southwest of Priest River in Spokane County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Fairwood.
- Rating
- 4.5 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
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Granite Falls
Granite Falls lies 41 miles north of Priest River in Pend Oreille County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Newport.
- Rating
- 4.9 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pend Oreille County, WA 99153 (GPS 48.7679, -117.0652)
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Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls lies 41 miles northwest of Priest River in Stevens County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Priest River. Its own nearest town is Colville.
- Rating
- 4.7 (44 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stevens County, WA 99114 (GPS 48.5122, -117.6568)
- Known for
- trails, picnic area, scenic views, easy walk, view
Where the Waterfalls Are
Priest River sits in or near the North Idaho Panhandle area of Idaho. The Panhandle is Idaho's wettest region, with cedar and hemlock forest that feels closer to the Pacific Northwest than to the Rockies. Glaciers scoured these valleys, leaving steep side drainages where creeks plunge toward the Kootenai River and Lake Pend Oreille. Near Bonners Ferry, Snow Creek Falls and Copper Falls are reached by short forest trails, while Bonner County falls lie around Priest River. Farther south, Fern Falls sits in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains of Shoshone County, and Elk Creek Falls in Clearwater County is a series of drops in a rugged canyon. Moss, ferns and mist define the character here. Read the Idaho waterfall guide.
By direction from Priest River: 3 to the north and 1 to the west. They are spread across Bonner County (4). The average distance is 8.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Priest River
Albeni Falls (4.1 mi), McAbee Falls (7.4 mi), Torrelle Falls (7.5 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Priest River
Mission Falls (17 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Priest River: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Priest River, ID?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Priest River: 3 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Priest River?
Albeni Falls in Bonner County is the closest, about 4.1 miles west of Priest River.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Priest River in?
Bonner County (4).
How does Priest River compare with other Idaho towns?
Priest River ranks 13th of the 28 Idaho towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.