Overview
Kettle Falls is a small city in northeast Washington State.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Kettle Falls
St. Paul's Mission
This 1846 church is one of the oldest in Washington. A trail with exhibits is nearby.
China Bend Winery
Kettle Falls Historical Centre
An interpretive center and other exhibits allow you to learn about 9,000 years of human history. Exhibits range from the Native American fishermen to white settlers.
Bull Hill Ranch
Enjoy the scenic horseback riding trails of the area
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 73 mi away (major hub). Directions
- EAT Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee — 130 mi away. Directions
Kettle Falls is at the junctions of US Highway 395 (US-395), State Route 20 (WA-20), and State Route 25 (WA-25), about 80 mi northwest of Spokane and 41 mi south of the Canadian border.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning China Bend Winery, Bull Hill Ranch
- Afternoon Kettle Falls Historical Centre, St. Paul's Mission
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Get in
Kettle Falls is at the junctions of US Highway 395 (US-395), State Route 20 (WA-20), and State Route 25 (WA-25), about 80 mi northwest of Spokane and 41 mi south of the Canadian border.
See
Do
- The Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, a 130 mi recreation area along the reservoir created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Kettle Falls is at the north end of the lake; the actual Kettle Falls were submerged with the creation of Lake Roosevelt.
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Sleep
Go next
- Colville − 9 mi east of Kettle Falls along US 395 / WA 20.
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