Waterfall Hikes Near Bend, OR

111,774 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tumalo Falls hangs 97 feet at the end of Skyliners Road west of Bend, half a mile from the parking area. The Deschutes upstream of town supplies most of the rest. Dillon Falls is a half mile walk and Benham runs 1.5 miles, the two of them on the same lava rimmed stretch of river where dogs go everywhere. Cline Falls downstream near Redmond allows swimming. Twenty seven falls turn up within fifty miles, nearly all of them short and flat by Cascade standards.

Located at 44.0563°N, -121.3095°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 27 gauged

2 of 25 waterfalls near Bend are flowing strongly today

Awbrey Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cline Falls Barely Flowing Odin Falls Barely Flowing Steelhead Falls Barely Flowing Benham Falls Moderate Dillon Falls Moderate Lava Island Falls Moderate Paulina Creek Falls Moderate Upper Falls Deschutes River Moderate Tumalo Falls Moderate Chush Falls Strong Upper Chush Falls Strong Gatch Falls Moderate Marion Falls Moderate Honey Creek Falls Low Indian Hole Falls Low Obsidian Falls Low Koosah Falls Barely Flowing Sahalie Falls Barely Flowing Linton Falls Low Proxy Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Wizard Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Sat 82°F Patchy Smoke
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 85°F Partly Sunny
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bend

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tamolitch Falls Roaring · 186 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Benham Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Tumalo Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Dillon Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Paulina Creek Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Lava Island Falls Moderate · 11 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bend (10 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.

Lava Island Falls waterfall

Lava Island Falls

7.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Upper Falls Deschutes River waterfall

Upper Falls Deschutes River

8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Dillon Falls waterfall

Dillon Falls

9.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

12 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bend (23 waterfalls)

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

Benham Falls waterfall

Benham Falls

10.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Bend

Lava Island Falls waterfall

Lava Island Falls

7.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Awbrey Falls waterfall

Awbrey Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls Deschutes River waterfall

Upper Falls Deschutes River

8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Dillon Falls waterfall

Dillon Falls

9.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Benham Falls waterfall

Benham Falls

10.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

12 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cline Falls waterfall

Cline Falls

7.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Odin Falls waterfall

Odin Falls

9.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paulina Creek Falls waterfall

Paulina Creek Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

15.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Upper Chush Falls

46.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
5.5 miles 700 ft

Chush Falls

46.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Fall River Falls waterfall

Fall River Falls

8.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Hole Falls waterfall

Indian Hole Falls

39.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Honey Creek Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Obsidian Falls waterfall

Obsidian Falls

39.9 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,800 ft

Pringle Falls

14 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linton Falls waterfall

Linton Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 500 ft
Proxy Falls waterfall

Proxy Falls

49.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bend

Are there free waterfalls near Bend?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Bend, including Benham Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bend?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Bend, including Cline Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bend?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bend, including Benham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bend?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bend, including Benham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bend?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bend, including Cline Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bend?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bend is Awbrey Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bend?

The tallest waterfall near Bend is Proxy Falls at 226 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Bend require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Bend require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bend?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Bend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bend?

The closest waterfall to Bend is Lava Island Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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