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Hotels near Helmcken Falls: (7.12 mi) Clearwater Springs Ranch (9.85 mi) Moul Creek Lodge B & B (8.67 mi) Wells Gray Guest Ranch (7.71 mi) Wolfwood Guest Ranch (9.85 mi) Across The Creek Cabins View all hotels near Helmcken Falls on Tripadvisor

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Paul W

Shrewsbury, UK21 contributions

Awesome!

Sep 2022 • Couples

A spectacular waterfall and a must see in the Wells Gray National Park.
Can be busy, but was fine when I went with my wife.
Easily accessible, with well laid out paths and viewpoints.

Written September 15, 2022

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VancouverBeesKnees

Vancouver, Canada19 contributions

Beautiful

Sep 2022

A must see! Definitely one of the highlights of the park. We started our Wells Grey adventure by seeing this treasure.

Written September 7, 2022

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Martin B

Whyteleafe, UK86 contributions

interesting

Aug 2022

Well worth the short trek from the carpark. The bowl that has been eroded by the fall and the head that has been eroded by the river give some idea of the power of the water and the long term effects of water erosion

Written September 4, 2022

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Fair96

Edinburgh, UK83 contributions

Stunning Falls

Jul 2022 • Couples

Stunning falls and easy to access. Quite a water drop and deep canyon views. Wells Gray Regional Park which is has a good road through.

Written July 25, 2022

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Martin

4 contributions

Most impressing of Wells Gray waterfalls

Jul 2022

Visiting Wells Gray Park obviously takes you to a lot of waterfalls, which Helmcken Falls are the most impressing ones.

Written July 20, 2022

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buelens

Ghent, Belgium223 contributions

Very beautiful

Jul 2022 • Family

Very beautiful fall, a must see if you are in the neighbourhood. Take some spray against musquitos as you will need it but do not forget to take a pause and enjoy the waterfall!

Written July 20, 2022

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Marcus

105 contributions

Beautiful high waterfall

Jul 2022 • Solo

Ok this was impressive. I found out it was the 4th tallest waterfall in Canada and it didn’t disappoint. A short walk from the car park and you’re there. Lots of history as well on boards. Please make sure you go to Dawson Falls too which is very close by.

Written July 16, 2022

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Tony D

Livingston, UK251 contributions

Easily accessed from the car park

May 2022

We visited the Helmcken Falls, the Dawson Falls and the Spahats falls on the same day,

All were different and all worth visiting. The roads are suitable for an RV.

As we returned to Clearwater, we saw several RVs and cars stopped on the roadside and wonder what was wrong. There was a bear feeding near the road, completely ignoring us.

Written July 9, 2022

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steve w

Henley-on-Thames, UK84 contributions

Well worth a visit

May 2022

The falls are amazing both majestic and powerful. It is well worth the easy drive from Clearwater to see them. Although we did not use them there are trails from the falls.

Written June 7, 2022

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JulieGoodall

Coventry, UK88 contributions

Lovely view and black bears in area

May 2022 • Couples

Don’t miss this when in the area, only a short walk from car park, but the falls are amazing. We also saw black bears on the approach road, so go steady and look out for them

Written May 25, 2022

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IonH

London168 contributions

How long to drive from Clearwater to the Falls parking lot? Is the road paved?

Tamara B

The Netherlands396 contributions

Hi, It takes about 1 hr and the road is paved. Before the Helmcken Falls you can also visit Dawson Falls with a nice short hike through the woods from the parking to the falls and on your way back you can make a stop a Moul Falls. A nice hike before you reach the Moul Falls.

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Angela G

Barcelona, Spain953 contributions

Buenos dias: Cuanto se tarda en llegar en coche desde el desvio de la carretera hacia JAsper ?Vamos de ruta hacia Jasper y dormimos en Clearwoter, quiero saber si merece la pena ver esta catarata o si por el contrario nos separamos mucho en dirección River safari , Jasper. Merece la pena ir a visitar la catarata o desde Clearwater es mejor seguir dirección JAsper sin parar.Muchas gracia Tripavisors.

Dunjavolz

Karlsbad, Germany41 contributions

sorry, i dont speak spanish

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JosGroup

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Is the parking area paved? Any gravel or uneven road surfaces? Our group will be on motorcycles so best we know road conditions in advance.

okaggie

Plano, TX124 contributions

The road is paved all the way to the falls. After this point (if kept going straight instead of making the left turn) the further roads in Wells Gray are gravel. The parking lot was partially paved. There were other lots I didn't see. Shouldn't be a problem parking. I'm sure during busy season there could be lots of cars.

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mazzamay

Peacehaven13 contributions

Please can you tell me where the nearest RV campsite is - or is parking available for them if we are just passing through?

RJT06

East Midlands, UK59 contributions

There is an RV park near Dutch Lake and another near the Wells Gray golf course close to the Falls

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gahyek2016

Whenever I go, can I see that fall? (Or is there enterance time??) I dont wanna miss that scenery, but I think almost 5pm i'm going to arrive there...