Dougan Falls

Super pretty, but don’t forget to buy a WA Discover Pass before you head out to this area… the closest store selling them is 9 miles back. No one wants a $ 99 ticket after a day of sunning on the stones.

Great place to visit on a warm day, but get in there early as a lot of folk have the same idea. We ended up in the family ‘friendly’ spot which was kinda cool as we didn’t feel like dealing with beer drinking yahoos.
Be prepared to take all your own garbage out and please do, as there is enough crap littering the place.
Oh and wear some water shoes as the rocks can be slippery ‘n sharp and there are a few stray bits of broken glass around

Dougan Falls is at the VERY end of Washougal River Road. NOT on Dougan Falls Lane which is a private road. Go across the bridge for parking. This is a neighborhood, not a race track, dump site, or party area. No fires, booze, drugs. Day pass available at the Mercantil on Washougal River Road, before you go 9 miles out to the falls.

The falls are beautiful and a fun place to take the kids. There is a small hill to climb down so don’t plan on taking too much stuff and wear water shoes of some kind as it’s very rocky. The only reason for 4 stars not 5 is that you must buy a parking pass. The only reason we knew to buy a pass was there was an officer giving tickets when we arrived. We then had to drive 9 miles back down to purchase one. Bummer!

(From The Web)
Dougan Falls on the Washougal River is the major waterfall of the immediate area, but Dougan Creek also slides 12 feet into a beautiful little orange and blue pool in the same area. A small viewing deck overlooks the falls from within the Dougan Creek Campground picnic area, but several branches block totally clear views. The pool at the base of the falls serves as a fantastic swimming hole in the summer.
To Find Dougan Creek Falls
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. Park to the left on the far side of the bridge and follow the trails 50 feet to the viewpoint overlooking the falls.