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

5 of 25 waterfalls near Bend are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 68°F

Sun 62°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 68°F Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny
Thu 72°F Sunny
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bend

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 581 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Proxy Falls Roaring · 581 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Linton Falls Roaring · 581 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Gatch Falls Strong · 6 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Marion Falls Strong · 6 cfs 77th percentile
  6. 6 Obsidian Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bend (16 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
Benham Falls waterfall

Benham Falls

10.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

12 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 100 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

7.4 miles away
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
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

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

Cline Falls

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

Odin Falls

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

Big Falls

16.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Paulina Creek Falls waterfall

Paulina Creek Falls

18 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

18.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Upper Chush Falls in Oregon, about 283 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper Chush Falls

20.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
5.5 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Chush Falls in Oregon, about 172 feet of drop LiDAR

Chush Falls

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

Fall River Falls

22 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Indian Hole Falls waterfall

Indian Hole Falls

25.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
1.0 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Honey Creek Falls in Oregon Aerial

Honey Creek Falls

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

Obsidian Falls

27 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,800 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pringle Falls in Oregon, about 56 feet of drop LiDAR

Pringle Falls

27.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Linton Falls waterfall

Linton Falls

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

Proxy Falls

31.3 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 16 easy waterfall hikes near Bend, including Benham 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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