Nooksack Falls
Glacier, WA
An 88-foot waterfall plunging into a gorge, a short walk from a small lot at the end of a side road off SR-542. Stay behind the fences; the rocks are slippery and the drop is sheer.
Nooksack Falls is a waterfall on the North Fork Nooksack River in Mount Baker National Forest, Whatcom County, Washington, near Glacier. The water drops about 88 feet (roughly 27 meters) in a single plunge into a deep, rocky river canyon.
The falls lie about two-thirds of a mile (roughly 1 kilometer) by car off the Mount Baker Highway (State Route 542) and can be viewed from the forested edge near the cliff. An old hydroelectric plant stands on the river; when the mill of the Great Excelsior Mine was rebuilt in 1914, a power line ran from the Nooksack Falls plant to it, about a mile away.
Keep a safe distance from the edge and the gorge, especially on wet rock.
- Nearest town
- Glacier, WA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.9056, -121.8090
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Douglas Fir CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Nooksack FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Park Creek CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Nooksack Falls · 12 pitchesCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Swift Creek CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Nooksack FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Panorama Point CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Nooksack FallsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Shannon Creek CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Nooksack FallsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
- Horseshoe Cove CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Nooksack FallsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nooksack Falls?
Nooksack Falls is in Glacier, WA, at GPS 48.9056, -121.8090. It is about 27 mi from Harrison Hot Springs.
Can you camp near Nooksack Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Douglas Fir Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nooksack Falls?
Nooksack Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chuckanut Drive and the Mount Baker Highway.
What is there to see near Nooksack Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Picture Lake (7 mi), Artist Point (7 mi), Diablo Lake Overlook (34 mi) and Larrabee State Park (36 mi).
When is the best time to visit Nooksack Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)