Waterfall Hikes Near Bay City, OR

2,224 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bay City? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bay City. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.5216°N, -123.8858°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bay City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 25 gauged

2 of 24 waterfalls near Bay City are flowing strongly today

Baker Creek Falls Barely Flowing Ki-a-Kuts Falls Barely Flowing Barth Falls Barely Flowing Fishhawk Falls Barely Flowing Gnat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Youngs River Falls Barely Flowing Chitwood Falls Barely Flowing Gunaldo Falls Barely Flowing Echo Falls Barely Flowing Euchre Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Valsetz Falls Barely Flowing Haines Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Jackson Falls Low Kilchis Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nehalem Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Little Lee Falls Barely Flowing Munson Creek Falls Barely Flowing Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low University Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 68°F

Aft 68°F Sunny Best
Thu 61°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Fri 58°F Light Rain
Sat 59°F Light Rain
Sun 59°F Light Rain Likely
Mon 60°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 60°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bay City

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Haines Falls Strong · 211 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Lee Falls Strong · 211 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Wilson Falls Low · 211 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Jackson Falls Low · 16 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Valsetz Falls Barely Flowing · 194 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Echo Falls Barely Flowing · 194 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bay City (5 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bay City (13 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Bay City

Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gunaldo Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

34.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Little Lee Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Echo Falls waterfall

Echo Falls

22 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bay City

Are there free waterfalls near Bay City?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Bay City, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bay City?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Bay City, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bay City?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bay City, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bay City?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bay City, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bay City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bay City, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bay City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bay City is Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bay City?

The tallest waterfall near Bay City is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bay City?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Bay City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bay City?

The closest waterfall to Bay City is Munson Creek Falls, approximately 13.1 miles away.

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