Snoqualmie Falls in summer, falling into a green pool below mossy cliffs

Free things to do at Snoqualmie Falls

Snoqualmie Falls and its green plunge pool in summer, August 2013. Photo: Chris06 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Snoqualmie Falls is one of the best free sights in Washington. The park charges no admission, and with a little planning you can park, walk and visit a museum without paying anything.

Updated · Independent visitor guide

The falls cost nothing to see

Snoqualmie Falls Park charges no admission for its viewpoints, its trail or the lower park, and it is open every day from sunrise to sunset. The upper deck, the trail to the river and the lower boardwalk are all free.

Free parking, if you walk a little

The large main lot across SR 202, with room for about 450 cars, is free. A covered footbridge takes you over the highway to the falls in a few minutes. Only the small lot by the gift shop and the lower lot charge. See parking for the details.

Free museums and depots

The Snoqualmie Depot and its grounds, full of old locomotives and cars, are free to visit every day, and the museum’s Train Shed Exhibit Hall is free on Wednesdays through December 16, 2026. PSE lists no admission charge for the hydroelectric museum. The murals and rail cars of downtown Snoqualmie cost nothing to wander.

Free hikes and viewpoints

The Snoqualmie Valley Trail is free to walk or ride, and Washington State Parks holds several free days a year when no Discover Pass is needed at state parks such as Twin Falls. For the Twin Peaks view of Mount Si, pull safely off Reinig Road; our Twin Peaks tour has the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Is Snoqualmie Falls free?

Yes. Entry is free every day from sunrise to sunset. Only the lots beside the falls and the lower lot charge for parking.

Where is free parking at Snoqualmie Falls?

The main lot across SR 202, with room for about 450 cars. A covered footbridge leads to the falls.

Sources & current information

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