📷 Olympic National Park, Public domainSol Duc Falls
Olympic National Park, WA
A waterfall splitting into several channels as it drops into a mossy slot canyon. The trail is under a mile each way from the end of Sol Duc Road, past the hot springs resort.
Sol Duc Falls is a waterfall in Olympic National Park, Washington. It drops about 50 feet (15 meters) and, depending on water volume, splits into up to four channels that pour into a turquoise pool. The trail runs through old-growth rainforest and is fairly level: according to the Park Service it is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) each way. It crosses a small creek on a bridge and ends at designated viewpoints from which you are meant to look at the falls.
The trailhead is at the end of Sol Duc Road, beyond Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. The parking area has a restroom and a picnic table. A towel comes in handy because of the spray.
Practical notes: the hiking season is given as May to October, and the falls carry the most water in late spring. It gets busy, so come early in the morning or on a weekday. As of October 2026, the Park Service says Sol Duc Road is open but the resort is closed for the season; the road can close in winter. Dogs are not allowed on the trail.
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- Olympic National Park, WA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.9540, -123.8343
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 April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Sol Duc CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Shadow Mountain RV & CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Lyre River CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsFree
- Klahowya CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Salt Creek Recreation Area CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Bogachiel State Park CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Sol Duc FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Washington · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sol Duc Falls?
Sol Duc Falls is in Olympic National Park, WA, at GPS 47.9540, -123.8343. It is about 7 mi from Lake Crescent.
Can you camp near Sol Duc Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sol Duc Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sol Duc Falls?
Sol Duc Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Olympic Peninsula loop: ridges, rain forest and wild beaches.
What is there to see near Sol Duc Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Marymere Falls (7 mi), Hoh Campground (8 mi), Hoh Rain Forest (8 mi) and Hurricane Ridge (16 mi).
When is the best time to visit Sol Duc Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)