Where is the palouse river

All Washingtonians, visitors to the region and Ice Age floods fans should see Palouse Falls State Park at least once in their lifetime. Carved more than 13, years ago, Palouse Falls is among the last active waterfalls on the Ice Age floods path. This acre park has limited, first-come, first-served tent camping and is known as an ideal picnic and birding spot.

The park offers three distinct views of the falls. The lower viewpoint provides a direct view; it is reached by a set of steps from the main day-use area adjacent to the parking lot. The second, at the end of a paved interpretive path, tells the story of the secluded canyon. Both the interpretive path and gravel secondary parking area lead to the third and highest viewpoint, the Fryxell Overlook, offering panoramic views of the falls and Palouse River Canyon.

Visitors should be prepared for a remote recreational experience. There is no phone service at the park, and staff and volunteer hosts are not always available.

Please follow Leave No Trace principles, and experience this viewshed from the designated, developed areas. Your positive stewardship protects cultural and natural resources.

Automated pay station: This park is equipped with an automated pay station for visitors to purchase a one-day or annual Discover Pass and boat launch permit. Parking at Palouse Falls State Park is limited.

Expect long waits on weekends and holidays. Trailer and RV parking is not possible during these times; turnarounds do not exist, and RVs or trailers will not be permitted entrance into the park. Nearby Lyons Ferry State Park offers swimming and picnicking. Picnic sites are first come, first served. This park is a cash or check only location. Due to technical issues no credit card kiosk is available.

There are interpretive panels throughout the park about the Ice Age floods and the creation of the canyon. Camping at Palouse Falls is closed until further notice. This park has a tent-only campground with 11 primitive campsites and a pit toilet. One tent site is ADA accessible. Each space can accommodate up to two tents and four people.

Sites have no hookups. Each space includes a picnic table and fire pit. Braziers are available. Drinking water is available from April to October. All campsites are first come, first served. For information call the park at For fee information, check out our camping rates page. Please note that campsite fees are payable on site with cash or check only. Camping fees include one vehicle only. Created by the Ice Age floods from glacial Lake Missoula more than 13, years ago, Palouse Falls is one of few active waterfall left along this massive glacial flood path.

Palouse Falls has long been a location used by Native American tribes. Exploring Expedition. Palouse Falls State Park was dedicated on June 3, Agnes Sells of Washtucna 9 acres and others.

Palouse Falls was designated as the state waterfall by the Washington State legislature on March 18, Watershed Statistics. Total Drainage Area.

Dryland Agriculture. Forested Areas. Urban areas. Palouse Conservation District is working to combat these stresses on the watershed and several projects, such as water quality monitoring and riparian buffer installation, are currently underway to help improve and protect Palouse River water quality.