Wallace Falls State Park
Notice: Burn Ban Level 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(360) 793-0420
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Burn Ban Level 2Wood fires restricted to fire pits in designated areas. Gas and propane allowed. Charcoal may be restricted.
Posted by the park 2026-09-18. Official alert
Overview
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Wallace Falls State Park is a 1,385-acre park in Snohomish County, in Gold Bar.
Things to do include rock climbing, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Its trail network totals roughly 17 miles, according to the park. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
8:00 a.m. - Dusk year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
| Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Overnight Unattended Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs Allowed on Leash • Dogs Allowed on Leash Keep pets on leash A trip down the falls would be fatal for your pet. Though your dog might normally be good about coming when they're called, this is likely a new and exciting environment that can challenge the recall of even the best behaved pups. For the safety of you, your pets and other trail users, keep your dogs on a leash at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Two walk-in tent sites are available first-come, first-served. Two restrooms with showers are close by. These sites are near the parking area, very private and have picnic tables and fire rings. Backcountry campsites are available at Jay Lake and Wallace Lake with a maximum of five people per site. Call (360) 793-0420 to get a backcountry permit before you visit.
For a cozier stay, five cabins are available by reservation. Each cabin has a covered front porch, picnic table, fire pit, barbecue stand, electricity and can accommodate up to five people each. Two cabins are ADA-accessible and two allow pets. They are within walking distance of the Woody Trail which leads to Wallace Falls and Wallace Lake.
Camping amenities listed: Accessible Campsites, Showers, Trash Service
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Wallace Falls Cabinshttps://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/wallace-falls-state-park/wallace-falls-cabins
Rentals: Wallace Falls Cabins
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingGeocachingHikingCanoeing and kayakingRock climbingPicnicking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trails | 12 mi | — | Wallace Falls offers 12 miles of well-maintained trails that takes you along the Wallace River, up to Wallace Falls and out to Wallace and Jay lakes. The popular 2.8-mile hike up to the top of Wallace Falls is doable for most skill levels, and viewpoints located at the lower, middle and upper falls let you decide how long you want your hike to be. The middle viewpoint gives you the most panaromic views of the Skykomish River Valley and Olympic Mountains. For a longer trek, head down an old logging road or follow the Greg Ball Trail over four miles to Wallace and Jay lakes. |
Trail descriptions from the park
Trails
Wallace Falls offers 12 miles of well-maintained trails that takes you along the Wallace River, up to Wallace Falls and out to Wallace and Jay lakes. The popular 2.8-mile hike up to the top of Wallace Falls is doable for most skill levels, and viewpoints located at the lower, middle and upper falls let you decide how long you want your hike to be. The middle viewpoint gives you the most panaromic views of the Skykomish River Valley and Olympic Mountains. For a longer trek, head down an old logging road or follow the Greg Ball Trail over four miles to Wallace and Jay lakes.
Rock climbing
Head 12 miles east to Index Town Walls for excellent granite rock climbing. You have your pick of over 500 routes including trad, sport and aid climbing that are rated 5.6 to 5.14c. There are also 80 bouldering problems that are rated V1 to V11.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Campsites, Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Trails
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Dogs Allowed on Leash
- Horses not Allowed
Parking
This is a busy park and the parking lot is usually full by 11 a.m. on weekends. Before you leave, check the parking lot live camera.
Please obey all traffic laws and do not park along the narrow county road leading to the park entrance. This makes it difficult for neighbors and private landowners to get in and out of their driveways. Additionally, parking on the roadway causes safety issues for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Keep pets on leash
A trip down the falls would be fatal for your pet. Though your dog might normally be good about coming when they're called, this is likely a new and exciting environment that can challenge the recall of even the best behaved pups. For the safety of you, your pets and other trail users, keep your dogs on a leash at all times.
Getting there
- Address
- 14503 Wallace Lake Road
Gold Bar, WA 98251 - Nearest town
- Gold Bar
- Coordinates
- 47.8672, -121.6784
- Phone
- (360) 793-0420
- wallace.falls@parks.wa.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Frothy waterfall in the woods (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Kash Goudarzi kash
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology