Burn Ban - Level 1

Fires allowed in all designated fire pits and grills. Propane and gas grills allowed.

Park is Completely Closed

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Wallace Falls is completely closed due to unsafe conditions caused by storm damage. If you were planning to come for the day, please visit one of our other parks. If you had reservations at this park you will receive an email with information about your refund.

Wallace Falls State Park wooden entrance sign with the state park shield and the world "welcome" on it. In the background  there are lush green trees and in front of the sign are ferns and other green plants.
Image of Wallace Falls in the distance with lush green forest visible in the foreground and background.
Top view of the wooden footbridge over the water connected to a dirt trail with stairs. The footbridge is surrounded by lush green forest and undergrowth plants.
View from the shoreline of the lake with heavily forested hillsides in the background set against the clear, blue water of the lake.  There is a fallen tree in the lake still connected to the shoreline, another dead tree to the right, and the rocky bottom fo the shoreline is visible just under the water.
Front and right side view of a reservable cabin available at Wallace Falls. There area large windows on the front and side of the cabin as well as a front door that is white. There are a couple chairs on the porch of the cabin which has a boardwalk style trail to the entrance. The cabin is surrounded by lush green forest.

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

Biking

Bird Watching

Camping

Geocaching

Hiking, Walking, Rolling and Running

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Kayaking

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Rock Climbing

Winter Camping

Amenities

Accessible Campsites

Automated Pay Station

Accessible Restrooms

Drinking Water

Fire Pit

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Firewood

Park Ranger Station

Restrooms

Showers

Trash Service

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. 

Winter Schedule

Learn about seasonal closers and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.

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.