About This Waterfall
Driving east from Washougal towards Stevenson along Highway 14, turn north on Salmon Falls Road (10 miles west of Bridge of the Gods or 3 miles east of Cape Horn) and follow it for 3 miles to Washougal River Road. Turn right and follow Washougal River Road for 5 miles to Dougan Falls at the end of the pavement.Dougan Falls is the final major waterfall along the Washougal River (not counting 8-foot tall Salmon Falls). The falls occur where the river widens to over 100 feet and crashes 19 feet sideways into a narrow trough. The falls are easily seen from multiple roadside vistas. Below the falls is a deep blue pool, ideal for swimming on a hot summer day. Picnic tables and pit toilets are provided in the day use area on the far side of the bridge. Good place to bring the kids for a day outing. If you are lucky, and come at the right time of the year, you may see kayakers running the falls.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Wide Horsetail
Best Time to Visit
Runoff
Total Height
19ft
Number of Drops
1
Run
20ft
Avg Width
100ft
Pitch
77°
Magnitude
47.17
High Flow
520cfs
Low Flow
85cfs
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
45.672630, -122.152620
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
Use GPS coordinates for the most accurate directions.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.