State Park · Washington, United States
Rainbow Falls State Park
Rainbow Falls State Park is a state park in Washington, United States, established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lewis, Washington, United States |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 46.6286° N, 123.2310° W |
| Managed by | Washington state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rainbow Falls State Park
Rainbow Falls State Park is a public recreation area on the Chehalis River. It is situated off State Route 6 and is approximately 1.0 mile (1.6 km) east of Dryad, Washington. The state park's 129 acres (52 ha) rests on grounds originally part of an inland sea. Geological features include 3,900 feet (1,200 m) of shoreline of basalt rock formed 17 million years ago and the waterfall for which the park is named. Surviving old-growth trees, some of the last standing in the Chehalis Valley, occupy the site. The park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, completed in 1935.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Dryad, Washington |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1.0 mile east of Dryad |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · Seattle, United States · 71.3 miles away
- Portland International Airport (PDX) · Portland, United States · 78.0 miles away
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ) · Victoria, Canada · 139.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Washington
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rainbow Falls State Park?
Rainbow Falls State Park is in Washington, United States (46.6286° N, 123.2310° W).
When was Rainbow Falls State Park established?
Rainbow Falls State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Rainbow Falls State Park?
The nearest town is Dryad, Washington. about 1.0 mile east of Dryad.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Washington_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Washington state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Falls_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).