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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Oregon

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Oregon. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge

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Oregon’s tallest waterfall, Multnomah Falls plunges 620 feet over basalt cliffs with beautiful thunder. Climb to the turn just above Benson Bridge to feel the mist on your face.

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Trail of Ten Falls Trailhead

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This is where the Trail of Ten Falls starts. There is a large parking lot as well as toilets, picnic tables and a café.

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Wiesendanger Falls

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This waterfall was named for Albert Wiesendanger, who was a Forest Service Ranger in the first half of the 20th century and a driving force behind the Keep Oregon Green …

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Punch Bowl Falls

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A super popular hike in the Columbia Gorge, Punch Bowl Falls is an iconic destination and one to put on your list. Kayakers have been known to shoot the 6 …

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Middle, Lower North and Drake Falls

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The three waterfalls are part of the spectacular Trail of the Ten Falls within Silver Falls State Park. Hiking the 7.2 loop is worth the effort!

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Wahkeena Falls

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This waterfall is easily accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway. Left of the creek you can climb up a steep trail to reach Lemmons Viewpoint with great views across the Columbia River Gorge.

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North Falls, Silver Falls State Park

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A short .3 mile hike from the North Falls Trailhead brings you to the thundering North Falls, a 136 foot, double-barreled waterfall that you can also walk behind. If you …

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Ramona Falls

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Beautiful fairyland-like waterfall along the Pacific Crest Trail on the west side of Mount Hood. You can get there by hiking the 7-mile Ramona Falls Loop, but keep in mind that you have to cross the Sandy River on logs.

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Benham Falls

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These falls are the highlight of the ride. Watch the water churn below before it tumbles down a long string of cascades through the cliffs. There are several picnic tables …

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South Falls

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South Falls is one of few waterfalls where you can walk behind the water curtain that falls 177 feet. It is part of the Trail of Ten Falls within Silver Falls State Park.

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The Top 20 Waterfalls in Oregon

Multnomah Falls and Benson Bridge

Trail of Ten Falls Trailhead

Wiesendanger Falls

Punch Bowl Falls

Middle, Lower North and Drake Falls

Wahkeena Falls

North Falls, Silver Falls State Park

Ramona Falls

Benham Falls

South Falls

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