Notable waterfall · Whatcom, Washington
Chuckanut Falls
Chuckanut Falls is a waterfall in Whatcom, Washington.
Chuckanut Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Chuckanut Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Chuckanut Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 48.69815, -122.47105. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Chuckanut Falls
- Lake Padden · lake · Whatcom · ~2 km · Must-see
- Chuckanut Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~3 km · Must-see
- Marine Park · church · Whatcom · ~5 km · Must-see
- Sehome Hill Arboretum · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~5 km · Must-see
- Bellingham Bay · beach · Whatcom · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lake Samish · lake · Whatcom · ~8 km · Must-see
- Lookout Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cornwall Memorial Park · park · Whatcom · ~11 km · Must-see
- Whatcom Falls Park · waterfall · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Toad Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
- Lummi Island · river spot · Whatcom · ~18 km · Must-see
- Tennant Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~21 km · Must-see
- Hovander Homestead Park · park · Whatcom · ~22 km · Must-see
- Guemes Island · river spot · Skagit · ~24 km · Must-see
- Saddlebag Island Marine State Park · park · Skagit · ~24 km · Must-see
- Padilla Bay · beach · Skagit · ~25 km · Must-see
- Clark Island Marine State Park · sanctuary · San Juan · ~27 km · Must-see
- Deepwater Bay · beach · Skagit · ~27 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Chuckanut Falls
- Whatcom Falls Park · waterfall · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mazama Falls · waterfall · Whatcom · ~70 km · Must-see
- Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~74 km · Must-see
- Rolley Lake Falls · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~76 km · Must-see
- Mount Shuksan Waterfalls · waterfall · Whatcom · ~83 km · Must-see
- Sulphide Creek Falls · waterfall · Whatcom · ~83 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls, British Columbia · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~85 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park · waterfall · Fraser Valley Regional · ~95 km · Must-see
- Widgeon Falls · waterfall · Metro Vancouver Regional · ~99 km · Must-see
- Niagara Falls · waterfall · Capital Regional · ~104 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Chuckanut Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Chuckanut Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Chuckanut Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Chuckanut Falls?
Nearby: Lake Padden (lake, 2 km), Chuckanut Bay (beach, 3 km), Marine Park (church, 5 km), Sehome Hill Arboretum (sanctuary, 5 km), Bellingham Bay (beach, 8 km), Lake Samish (lake, 8 km).
Is Chuckanut Falls worth visiting?
Chuckanut Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Washington on Spotwander.