Naked Falls on the Washougal River

Naked Falls offers multiple cliff jumping from various heights, waterfall slides, and plenty of dry rock space for picnics and sunbathing. Aside from the challenge of the short-but-steep trail accessing the river from the road, the location is well suited for all ages. The main attraction at Naked Falls is the 30-foot cliff that gives jumpers the chance to plunge into a dark and deep spot in the river. For those that are a bit timid when it comes to heights, Naked Falls is still worth the trip. The Washougal River is crystal clear and the area has numerous swimming holes with slow-moving water. Also, just a short walk up river is a bridge with two rope swings.

Rumor has it that the location was named for the popularity of the falls as a locale for nude summer sunbathing. If tanning in the nude wasn’t what initially drew people to the location, maybe it was the fact that Naked Falls is the second largest waterfall on the Washougal River.

Naked Falls has only recently been reopened to the public. A use fee is now required for those using the site, available at either at nakedfalls.com or at Washougal River Mercantile on Canyon Creek Road. This is a special area that is vulnerable to misuse; to keep Naked Falls accessible to the public, please enjoy the area responsibly, pack in what you pack out, and do your best to Leave No Trace.