Columbia County, Washington

Waterfalls Near Dayton, WA

There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Dayton. Hompegg Falls is the closest at 13 miles to the southeast. Palouse Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 637 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Oregon.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Palouse Falls in Franklin County, Washington
Pictured: Palouse Falls, WA

Best Waterfalls Near Dayton at a Glance

Illustrated featured image for tíkem Falls in Wallowa County, Oregon
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tíkem Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

7 Waterfalls Near Dayton, Ranked by Distance

  1. Hompegg Falls

    Dayton, WA · Columbia County · 13 mi southeast of Dayton
    2.2 (5 reviews)

    Hompegg Falls is the closest named waterfall to Dayton, 13 miles to the southeast in Columbia County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Dayton.

    Rating
    2.2 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Columbia County, WA 99328 (GPS 46.1650, -117.8111)
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  2. Palouse Falls

    Dayton, WA · Franklin County · 26 mi northwest of Dayton
    4.7 (637 reviews)

    Palouse Falls lies 26 miles northwest of Dayton in Franklin County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Dayton. Popular & picturesque natural wonder & waterfall dropping 200 feet into a winding gorge.

    Rating
    4.7 (637 Google reviews)
    Address
    Franklin County, WA 99143 (GPS 46.6635, -118.2236)
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  3. Little Palouse Falls

    Ritzville, WA · Adams County · 31 mi northwest of Dayton
    2.5 (4 reviews)

    Little Palouse Falls lies 31 miles northwest of Dayton in Adams County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Dayton. Its own nearest town is Ritzville.

    Rating
    2.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Adams County, WA 99371 (GPS 46.7332, -118.2497)
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  4. tíkem Falls

    Elgin, OR · Wallowa County · 33 mi southeast of Dayton

    tíkem Falls lies 33 miles southeast of Dayton in Wallowa County, number 4 of 7 by distance. USGS notes: In Umatilla National Forest, 20 mi. N of Minam, along tíkem Creek; Sec 23, T5N, R41E, Willamette Meridian

    Address
    Wallowa County, OR (GPS 45.9021, -117.6609)
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  5. Lookingglass Falls

    Elgin, OR · Union County · 41 mi south of Dayton
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Lookingglass Falls lies 41 miles south of Dayton in Union County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Dayton. Its own nearest town is Elgin.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Union County, OR 97827 (GPS 45.7346, -117.8641)
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  6. Towell Falls

    Ritzville, WA · Whitman County · 46 mi north of Dayton
    4.6 (7 reviews)

    Towell Falls lies 46 miles north of Dayton in Whitman County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Dayton. Its own nearest town is Ritzville.

    Rating
    4.6 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Whitman County, WA 99125 (GPS 46.9837, -117.9334)
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  7. Rock Creek Falls

    Colfax, WA · Whitman County · 55 mi north of Dayton
    2.3 (3 reviews)

    Rock Creek Falls lies 55 miles north of Dayton in Whitman County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Dayton. Its own nearest town is Colfax.

    Rating
    2.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Whitman County, WA 99171 (GPS 47.1089, -117.7662)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Dayton sits in or near the Columbia Plateau and Northeast Washington area of Washington. Eastern Washington's falls are shaped by basalt and by the Ice Age floods that swept across the region. Palouse Falls, described as dropping 200 feet into a winding canyon, is the centerpiece of a state park in Franklin County and is one of the most dramatic sights in the interior Northwest. In Spokane, Spokane Falls roars through the city center beside Riverfront Park, especially during spring runoff. Lincoln County's Hawk Creek Falls lies near Lake Roosevelt, and Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry counties hold falls on forested rivers near Kettle Falls and the Canadian border. Grant County's coulees preserve dry falls left by the floods. Read the Washington waterfall guide.

By direction from Dayton: 2 to the north, 2 to the southeast, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Whitman County (2), Columbia County (1), Franklin County (1), Adams County (1), Wallowa County (1), and Union County (1). The average distance is 35.1 miles.

By Distance

10 to 20 miles of Dayton

Hompegg Falls (13 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Dayton

Palouse Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Dayton: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Dayton, WA?

2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Dayton: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

Hompegg Falls in Columbia County is the closest, about 13 miles southeast of Dayton.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Dayton?

Palouse Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 637 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Dayton in?

Whitman County (2), Columbia County (1), Franklin County (1), Adams County (1), and Wallowa County (1).

How does Dayton compare with other Washington towns?

Dayton ranks 51st of the 56 Washington towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.