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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls State Park, Pe Ell, WashingtonWaterfall pool on Chehalis RiverSwimming allowed
Rainbow Falls State Park allows swimming in the Chehalis River, with no designated swimming area or lifeguards.
- Water
- Waterfall pool, Chehalis River
- Entry
- Discover Pass required for day visits; one-day pass $10.
- Swim hours
- 6:30 a.m. to dusk from 1 April to 30 September; 8 a.m. to dusk from 1 October to 31 March.
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, restroom, showers, kitchen shelter
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards.
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on leads.
- Managed by
- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Getting there
From Chehalis, follow State Highway 6 west for about 16 miles to the park. The park is near milepost 6 and has access from Leudinghaus Road.
46.6308, -123.2322
Get directionsKnow before you go
- Keep dogs on leads.
- Use designated fire areas.
- Do not gather firewood on park property.
- Do not swim without considering changing river conditions.
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Questions about Rainbow Falls
Can you swim at Rainbow Falls?
Yes. Swimming is allowed in the Chehalis River at Rainbow Falls State Park, but there is no designated swimming area or lifeguard.
Does it cost anything to swim at Rainbow Falls?
Discover Pass required for day visits; one-day pass $10.
Are dogs allowed at Rainbow Falls?
Dogs allowed on leads.
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