Notable waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia
Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint
Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint is a waterfall in Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia.
Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint: 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 Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint
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.
Visiting Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 51.96475, -120.12313. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint
- Helmcken Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~5 km · Must-see
- Majerus Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~12 km · Must-see
- Meadow Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
- Fiftytwo Ridge · viewpoint · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~21 km · Must-see
- Battle Mountain · viewpoint · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mahood Lake · lake · Cariboo Regional · ~25 km · Must-see
- McDougall Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kostal Lake · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~30 km · Must-see
- Trophy Mountain · viewpoint · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
- Spahats Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
- Ray Lake · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~38 km · Must-see
- Caligata Lake Provincial Park · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~39 km · Must-see
- McDougall Lake · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Clearwater Lake · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Raft Mountain · viewpoint · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mahood Falls · waterfall · Cariboo Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
- Canim Falls · waterfall · Cariboo Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
- Murtle Lake · lake · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~44 km · Must-see
See everything within a day’s drive of Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint
Other waterfalls near Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint
- Helmcken Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~5 km · Must-see
- Majerus Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~12 km · Must-see
- Meadow Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~18 km · Must-see
- McDougall Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~28 km · Must-see
- Spahats Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mahood Falls · waterfall · Cariboo Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
- Canim Falls · waterfall · Cariboo Regional · ~43 km · Must-see
- Dawson Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~0 km
- Mushbowl · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~1 km
- Cougar Falls · waterfall · Thompson-Nicola Regional · ~5 km
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint?
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 Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint?
Nearby: Helmcken Falls (waterfall, 5 km), Majerus Falls (waterfall, 12 km), Meadow Falls (waterfall, 18 km), Fiftytwo Ridge (viewpoint, 21 km), Battle Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Mahood Lake (lake, 25 km).
Is Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint worth visiting?
Dawson Falls Upper Viewpoint is listed as a notable waterfall in British Columbia on Spotwander.