Jumps/USA/Washington/Lake Kachess

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Lake Kachess Cliff Diving

Cle Elum, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

30 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

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Alert details for this jump spot

Lake Kachess is a freshwater lake or creek pool jump spot near Cle Elum, Washington. The reported height is about 30 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Lake Kachess as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Lake Kachess: At a Glance

Lake Kachess is a forest-road lake and falls spot near Kachess campground. Treat this guide as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the site before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Lake Kachess is a freshwater lake or creek pool jump spot near Cle Elum, Washington. The reported height is about 30 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Lake Kachess as jumpable.

Quick Answer

Lake Kachess is a freshwater lake or creek pool jump spot near Cle Elum, Washington. The reported height is about 30 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Lake Kachess as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Lake Kachess

Water Depth

Lake and creek depth can change with drawdown, snowmelt, and submerged rock.

Access

Check campground access, forest-road conditions, seasonal closures, and water level before visiting.

Approach

Scout the falls or shoreline from below, watch for campers, and stay on durable access paths.

Hazards

Cold water, changing water level, hidden rocks, remote roads, and limited exits are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Forest rock near water can be slick, mossy, and uneven.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if cold water, changing water level, hidden rocks, remote roads, and limited exits are the main concerns.

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Map location

Lake Kachess

Cle Elum, United States

47.30694, -121.21889

30 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionUSA

LocationCle Elum area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates47.30694, -121.21889

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height30 ft

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Lake Kachess.

Lake Kachess sits around Cle Elum, WA, United States, putting this waterfall or plunge-pool spot in the orbit of Cle Elum and the broader WA area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

Seasonal conditions matter here, especially after storms, drought, high flow, or unusually low water. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access may be seasonal, so parking, gates, trails, and enforcement should be checked close to the visit date. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

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