Waterfall Hikes Near Cottage Grove, OR

10,583 residents
Los_Angeles Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cottage Grove? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cottage Grove. 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 43.7960°N, -123.0573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cottage Grove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 39 gauged

36 waterfalls near Cottage Grove have live flow data today

Alsea Falls Barely Flowing Green Peak Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Creek Falls Barely Flowing Sweet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Cavitt Falls Barely Flowing Chichester Falls Barely Flowing Clover Falls Barely Flowing Emile Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Yakso Falls Barely Flowing Steamboat Falls Barely Flowing Grouse Mountain Falls Moderate Lower Parker Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Moderate Salt Creek Falls Moderate Upper Parker Falls Moderate Smith Falls Moderate Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing The Horn Barely Flowing Lower Trestle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Moonfalls Barely Flowing Pinard Falls Barely Flowing Upper Trestle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Platinum Falls Barely Flowing Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Wolf Creek Falls Barely Flowing Susan Creek Falls Barely Flowing Siuslaw Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Wildwood Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Aft 82°F Partly Sunny
Wed 68°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Sunny
Fri 69°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 62°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 73°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cottage Grove (13 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.

Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

5.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Pinard Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cottage Grove (34 waterfalls)

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

Wildwood Falls waterfall

Wildwood Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

43.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

6.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Lower Trestle Creek Falls waterfall CC

Lower Trestle Creek Falls

11.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 600 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Cottage Grove

Wildwood Falls waterfall

Wildwood Falls

15.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

43.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

6.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

5.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Pinard Falls

6.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Lower Trestle Creek Falls waterfall CC

Lower Trestle Creek Falls

11.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 600 ft
Upper Trestle Creek Falls waterfall

Upper Trestle Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 800 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Parker Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.2 miles 300 ft

Upper Parker Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Susan Creek Falls waterfall

Susan Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Grouse Mountain Falls

30.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Chichester Falls waterfall CC

Chichester Falls

11.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

46.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

46.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

14.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

3.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

27.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emile Falls

9.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

28.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cottage Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Cottage Grove?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Cottage Grove, including Campbell Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cottage Grove?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Cottage Grove, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cottage Grove?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cottage Grove, including Alsea Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cottage Grove?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cottage Grove, including Alsea Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cottage Grove?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cottage Grove, including Alsea Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cottage Grove?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cottage Grove is Alsea Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cottage Grove?

The tallest waterfall near Cottage Grove is Salt Creek Falls at 286 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cottage Grove require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Cottage Grove require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cottage Grove?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Cottage Grove have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cottage Grove?

The closest waterfall to Cottage Grove is Wildwood Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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