Skamania County, Washington
Waterfalls Near Carson, WA
There are 49 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Carson, 9 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Shipherd Falls, 1.1 miles northeast of town. Latourell Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 599 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Carson. The list includes falls across the line in Oregon.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Carson at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Carson, Ranked by Distance
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Shipherd Falls
Shipherd Falls is the closest named waterfall to Carson, 1.1 miles to the northeast in Skamania County. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Carson.
- Rating
- 2.8 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carson, WA 98610
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Lancaster Falls
Lancaster Falls lies 6.1 miles southeast of Carson in Hood River County, number 2 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Odell.
- Address
- Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6848, -121.7061)
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Warren Creek Falls
Warren Creek Falls lies 6.3 miles southeast of Carson in Hood River County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Odell.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6863, -121.7021)
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Metlako Falls
Metlako Falls lies 7.7 miles southwest of Carson in Hood River County, number 4 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Address
- Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6281, -121.8988)
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Punch Bowl Falls
Punch Bowl Falls lies 8.0 miles southwest of Carson in Hood River County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. 35-ft-high punchbowl-style waterfall in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
- Rating
- 4.7 (77 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6217, -121.8947)
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Loowit Falls
Loowit Falls lies 8.7 miles south of Carson in Hood River County, number 6 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Address
- Hood River County, OR (GPS 45.6083, -121.8855)
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Wahclella Falls
Wahclella Falls lies 9.8 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 7 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. This tiered waterfall along Tanner Creek features 2 drops, a trailhead & plunge pool.
- Rating
- 4.8 (195 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6182, -121.9515)
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Tanner Creek Falls
Tanner Creek Falls lies 9.8 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 8 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.6177, -121.9513)
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Tunnel Falls
Tunnel Falls lies 9.8 miles south of Carson in Hood River County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Rating
- 4.8 (64 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5849, -121.8520)
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Moffett Falls
Moffett Falls lies 10 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 10 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.6221, -121.9740)
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Wahe Falls
Wahe Falls lies 10 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 21st for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6160, -121.9654)
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Rodney Falls
Rodney Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Carson in Skamania County, number 12 of 30 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Stevenson.
- Rating
- 5.0 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Skamania County, WA 98648 (GPS 45.6434, -122.0145)
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Hardy Falls
Hardy Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Carson in Skamania County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Stevenson.
- Address
- Skamania County, WA (GPS 45.6423, -122.0156)
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Elowah Falls
Elowah Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Long waterfall falling into an amphitheater comprised of lava flows, reachable by a hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.4 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.6117, -121.9946)
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Punchbowl Falls
Punchbowl Falls lies 12 miles southeast of Carson in Hood River County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Odell.
- Rating
- 4.2 (17 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97031 (GPS 45.6025, -121.6361)
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Wah Gwin Gwin Falls
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls lies 13 miles east of Carson in Hood River County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Creek waterfall on the grounds of the Columbia River Gorge Hotel & Spa with a 207 ft. plunge.
- Rating
- 4.5 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River, OR 97031
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Falls Creek Falls
Falls Creek Falls lies 14 miles north of Carson in Skamania County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Carson.
- Rating
- 4.8 (180 Google reviews)
- Address
- Skamania County, WA (GPS 45.9101, -121.9134)
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Horsetail Falls
Horsetail Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Forested site with waterfalls offering a short hike suitable for all skill levels & scenic views.
- Rating
- 4.9 (386 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5894, -122.0687)
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Lower Oneonta Falls
Lower Oneonta Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Carson in Hood River County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Rating
- 4.8 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5861, -122.0728)
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Oneonta Falls
Oneonta Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 22nd for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5824, -122.0728)
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Triple Falls
Triple Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Carson in Hood River County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Cascade Locks.
- Rating
- 4.6 (43 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5786, -122.0725)
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Dougan Falls
Dougan Falls lies 17 miles west of Carson in Skamania County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Camas.
- Rating
- 4.6 (149 Google reviews)
- Address
- Skamania County, WA 98671 (GPS 45.6727, -122.1528)
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Wiesendanger Falls
Wiesendanger Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. USGS notes: In the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, located 0.8 km (0.5 mi) upriver from Multnomah Falls, 1 km (0.6 mi) from the confluence of Multnomah Creek and the Columbia River.
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5735, -122.1079)
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Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 24 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Carson. A striking cascade more than 600 ft tall draws visitors to this picturesque spot with hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.7 (6,149 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5761, -122.1154)
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Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 25 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Rating
- 4.9 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5735, -122.1269)
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Mist Falls
Mist Falls lies 18 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 26 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.5739, -122.1308)
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Coopey Falls
Coopey Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet. Located in sec 14,T1N,R5E, Willamette Meridian
- Rating
- 4.7 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5624, -122.1646)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Carson in Multnomah County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Rating
- 4.9 (230 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97010 (GPS 45.5543, -122.1802)
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Sunset Falls
Sunset Falls lies 22 miles west of Carson in Clark County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Yacolt.
- Rating
- 4.7 (37 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clark County, WA 98675 (GPS 45.8188, -122.2490)
- Known for
- rock formations, relaxing atmosphere, scenic, rocks, picnics
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Wallalute Falls
Wallalute Falls lies 23 miles south of Carson in Hood River County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It ranks 23rd for review count among waterfalls near Carson. Its own nearest town is Odell.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hood River County, OR 97041 (GPS 45.4114, -121.6562)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Carson sits in or near the Mount Rainier and the South Cascades area of Washington. Mount Rainier's glaciers feed dozens of streams that drop off the volcano's flanks, and the park and the surrounding foothills hold more named falls than any other part of the state. Narada Falls, a two-tiered cascade beside the road to Paradise, is among the most visited. Near Eatonville, Little Mashel Falls lies in forested foothills. Farther south, Skamania County takes in the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, where Falls Creek Falls is reached by a forest trail near Carson. Clark County's Moulton Falls, on the East Fork Lewis River, is a popular local park with a high arched bridge. Read the Washington waterfall guide.
By direction from Carson: 21 to the southwest, 8 to the south, 7 to the west, 5 to the north, 5 to the southeast, 1 to the northeast, 1 to the east, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Hood River County (15), Multnomah County (15), Skamania County (9), Clark County (7), Clackamas County (2), and Wasco County (1). The average distance is 18.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Carson
Shipherd Falls (1.1 mi), Lancaster Falls (6.1 mi), Warren Creek Falls (6.3 mi), Metlako Falls (7.7 mi), Punch Bowl Falls (8.0 mi), Loowit Falls (8.7 mi), Wahclella Falls (9.8 mi), Tanner Creek Falls (9.8 mi), Tunnel Falls (9.8 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Carson
Moffett Falls (10 mi), Wahe Falls (10 mi), Rodney Falls (11 mi), Hardy Falls (11 mi), Elowah Falls (12 mi), Punchbowl Falls (12 mi), Wah Gwin Gwin Falls (13 mi), Falls Creek Falls (14 mi), Horsetail Falls (15 mi), Lower Oneonta Falls (16 mi), Oneonta Falls (16 mi), Triple Falls (16 mi), Dougan Falls (17 mi), Wiesendanger Falls (17 mi), Multnomah Falls (18 mi), Wahkeena Falls (18 mi), Mist Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Carson
Coopey Falls (20 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (21 mi), Sunset Falls (22 mi), Wallalute Falls (23 mi), Latourell Falls (23 mi), Upper Latourell Falls (24 mi), Ramona Falls (24 mi), Horseshoe Falls (24 mi), Curly Creek Falls (24 mi), Tamanawas Falls (25 mi), Langfield Falls (26 mi), Black Hole Waterfall (27 mi), Mill Creek Falls (27 mi), Yacolt Falls (28 mi), Moulton Falls (28 mi), Umbrella Falls (28 mi), Yocum Falls (29 mi), Salmon Falls (29 mi), Sahale Falls (29 mi), Switchback Falls (29 mi), Pothole Falls (29 mi), Lower Falls (30 mi), Little Niagara Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Carson: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Carson, WA?
49 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Carson: 9 within 10 miles, 17 10 to 20 miles, 23 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Carson?
Shipherd Falls in Skamania County is the closest, about 1.1 miles northeast of Carson.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Carson?
Latourell Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 599 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Multnomah Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Carson in?
Hood River County (15), Multnomah County (15), Skamania County (9), Clark County (7), and Clackamas County (2).
How does Carson compare with other Washington towns?
Carson ranks 1st of the 56 Washington towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.