About this spot
The pinned coordinates for this listing sat in a Vancouver-area (Brush Prairie) subdivision with no river access; the description clearly matches Dougan Falls on the Washougal River instead, reached via Washougal River Road (paved to the falls) east of Washougal, WA, with free day-use parking on-site. The river widens to over 100 feet before dropping about 19 feet into a narrow trough and a deep, clear pool. A tall rocky outcrop downstream of the falls is the traditional jump spot; underwater ledges beneath it are a real hazard, and the current can be stronger than it looks. No permits are required for day use, but the area gets crowded on hot weekends, and cliff jumping here carries real injury risk regardless of experience.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.
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