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ColfaxColfax, Washington

Half a day to see the Palouse hills and Steptoe Butte, but only if you have a car. Drive through on US-195 between Spokane and Pullman.

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Colfax is the county seat of Whitman County and a quiet farming town in the Palouse region. Its main draw is the rolling wheat fields and Steptoe Butte State Park, a quartzite butte with panoramic views. Most travellers use it as a quick stop on US-195 between Spokane and Pullman.

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Weather
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Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (snow, some roads icy)
Airports
GEG · PUW
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Colfax: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Colfax, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5 (2026 estimate)
  • Sit-down mealDinner entrée$12–25 (2026 estimate)
  • Street or quick mealLunch sandwich$8–13 (2026 estimate)
  • BeerBeer (pint)$4–7 (2026 estimate)
  • Budget bedHotel double room (Best Western Wheatland Inn), a night, per roomUS$100
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room (Best Western Wheatland Inn), a night, per roomUS$140
  • High-end bedHotel double room (Best Western Wheatland Inn), a night, per roomUS$180

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$130 · High US$200

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Steptoe Butte State ParkPalouse wheat fieldsHooper ghost town
Airports
GEG Spokane International (About 1 h 15 min drive north on US-195 (check)) · PUW Pullman–Moscow Regional (About 30 min drive south on US-195 (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Colfax: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

12 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−2°C (28°F)

10 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

12 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−3°C (27°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. US-195 runs north–south through town; side roads to Steptoe Butte and Hooper are paved but narrow (check).

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Steptoe Butte State Park

go

Door to door: About 20 min (check)

Drive north on US-195 about 6 mi, then east on Scholz Rd (check)

Panoramic views of the Palouse; go at sunrise or sunset for best light.

Pullmango

Door to door: 25 min (check)

Drive south on US-195 about 25 min (check)

Washington State University campus, museums and more dining.

Spokanego

Door to door: 1 h 15 min (check)

Drive north on US-195 about 1 h 15 min (check)

Larger city with Riverfront Park, museums and airport.

Clarkston, Washingtongo

Door to door: 1 h (check)

Drive south on US-195 then east on WA-128, about 1 h (check)

Gateway to Hells Canyon; riverfront and Lewis & Clark history.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Main Street / US-195 corridor

The only hotel cluster; walkable to a few restaurants.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$60–100 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Mid
$100–160 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
High
$160+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room (Best Western Wheatland Inn)1 × 1 night × US$140US$140
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Discover Pass (day)1 × US$10US$10
Gas from Spokane to Colfax and back1 × US$15 · checkUS$15
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$43
Trip total≈ US$234 per person per day, bed includedUS$468

2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5 (2026 estimate)
Lunch sandwich$8–13 (2026 estimate)
Dinner entrée$12–25 (2026 estimate)
Beer (pint)$4–7 (2026 estimate)
Discover Pass (day)$10 (2026 estimate)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime. Watch for deer on US-195 at dawn/dusk and farm equipment on side roads.
  • Steptoe Butte road is steep and winding; not for large RVs.
  • Discover Pass required at state parks — check current rules before visiting.
  • Hooper is a ghost town with no services; go in daylight.

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911

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Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Spokane → Colfax (US-195): About 1 h 15 min drive, no tolls
  • Pullman → Colfax (US-195): About 25 min drive

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Colfax. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, some roads icy) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Steptoe Butte, Hooper ghost town and Palouse scenic drives.
  2. Eat pages with verified hours and seasonal closures.
  3. Seasonal road condition alerts for US-195 and side roads.

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