Wallace Falls Cabins
Burn Ban - Level 1
Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.
Construction
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Roadside shoulder parking on Ley Road will be limited due to housing construction that has affected off-site parking. Shoulder areas along Ley Road that are typically available for parking when the main parking lot is full will be limited for available space. If you are planning to hike at Wallace Falls on the weekend it is advised to arrive early when parking spaces are available. If the parking lot is full, please consider other area hikes at this time.
To check parking availability, view our webcam!
Wallace Falls State Park
14503 Wallace Lake Road, Gold Bar, WA 98251
Wallace Falls State Park features a lush forest, two lakes and the majestic three-tiered Wallace Falls. Hikers, bikers and campers flock here to experience a pristine nature setting and explore 17 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
Parking
This is a busy park and the lot is usually full by 11 a.m. on weekends. Before you leave, check the parking lot live camera.
Please obey all traffic laws and do not park along the narrow county road leading to Wallace Falls’ entrance. This makes it difficult for neighbors and private landowners to get in and out of their driveways. Additionally, parking on the roadway causes safety issues for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Keep pets on leash
A trip down the falls would be fatal for your pet. Though your dog might normally be good about coming when they're called, this is likely a new and exciting environment that can challenge the recall of even the best behaved pups. For the safety of you, your pets and other trail users, keep your dogs on a leash at all times.
Activities
First Day Hike Events
Winter Camping
Biking
Bird Watching
Camping
Geocaching
Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running
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Kayaking
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Rock Climbing
Amenities
Accessible Campsites
Automated Pay Station
Accessible Restrooms
Drinking Water
Fire Pit
Park Ranger Station
Restrooms
Showers
Trash Service
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Firewood
Grill
Picnic Shelters
Picnic Tables
Parking
Amphitheater
Interpretive Opportunities
Accessible Trails
Hiking Trails
Park features
Forest
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Lake
River
Viewpoint
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Waterfall
Wildlife Viewing
Rules
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Fires Allowed in Designated Areas
- Horses not Allowed
Parking
This is a busy park and the lot is usually full by 11 a.m. on weekends. Before you leave, check the parking lot live camera.
Please obey all traffic laws and do not park along the narrow county road leading to Wallace Falls’ entrance. This makes it difficult for neighbors and private landowners to get in and out of their driveways. Additionally, parking on the roadway causes safety issues for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Keep pets on leash
A trip down the falls would be fatal for your pet. Though your dog might normally be good about coming when they're called, this is likely a new and exciting environment that can challenge the recall of even the best behaved pups. For the safety of you, your pets and other trail users, keep your dogs on a leash at all times.
Map & visitor guide
47.89297485, -121.6727524
Picnic and day use facilities
Two kitchen shelters without electricity, five sheltered picnic tables and five unsheltered picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trails
Wallace Falls offers 12 miles of well-maintained trails that takes you along the Wallace River, up to Wallace Falls and out to Wallace and Jay lakes. The popular 2.8-mile hike up to the top of Wallace Falls is doable for most skill levels, and viewpoints located at the lower, middle and upper falls let you decide how long you want your hike to be. The middle viewpoint gives you the most panaromic views of the Skykomish River Valley and Olympic Mountains. For a longer trek, head down an old logging road or follow the Greg Ball Trail over four miles to Wallace and Jay lakes.
Camping
Two walk-in tent sites are available first-come, first-served. Two restrooms with showers (fee required) are close by. These sites are near the parking area, very private and have picnic tables and fire rings. Backcountry campsites are available at Jay Lake and Wallace Lake with a maximum of five people per site. Call (360) 793-0420 to get a backcountry permit before you visit.
For a cozier stay, five cabins are available by reservation. Each cabin has a covered front porch, picnic table, fire pit, barbecue stand, electricity and can accommodate up to five people each. Two cabins are ADA-accessible and two allow pets. They are within walking distance of the Woody Trail which leads to Wallace Falls and Wallace Lake.
Water activities
Looking to get in the water? Big Eddy Park, located five miles to the east, has river access with a slow moving current and sandy beaches perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and fishing.
Interpretive opportunities
Take the short one-quarter mile interpretive trail to learn more about the falls and local ecosystem.
Rock climbing
Head 12 miles east to Index Town Walls for excellent granite rock climbing. You have your pick of over 500 routes including trad, sport and aid climbing that are rated 5.6 to 5.14c. There are also 80 bouldering problems that are rated V1 to V11.
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