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

5 of 36 waterfalls near Cottage Grove are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 69°F Rain Showers
Mon 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 72°F Partly Sunny
Wed 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 74°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Cottage Grove

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Wildwood Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Chichester Falls Roaring · 12 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Wolf Creek Falls Strong · 42 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Susan Creek Falls Strong · 42 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Shadow Falls Strong · 42 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 North Fork Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 74th percentile

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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

47.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Pinard Falls

45.7 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

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

Siuslaw Falls

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

Spirit Falls

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

Lower Trestle Creek Falls

2.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 600 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Cottage Grove

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

5.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Upper Kentucky Falls waterfall CC

Upper Kentucky Falls

45.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
Steamboat Falls waterfall

Steamboat Falls

32.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Kentucky Falls waterfall

Lower Kentucky Falls

44.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

44.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Yakso Falls waterfall

Yakso Falls

1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Beaver Creek Falls waterfall

Beaver Creek Falls

41.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

41.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft
Clover Falls waterfall

Clover Falls

34.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Cavitt Falls waterfall

Cavitt Falls

43.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Horn waterfall

The Horn

46.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alsea Falls waterfall

Alsea Falls

44.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Green Peak Falls waterfall

Green Peak Falls

20.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Platinum Falls waterfall

Platinum Falls

24.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lillian Falls waterfall

Lillian Falls

26.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Diamond Creek Falls waterfall

Diamond Creek Falls

31.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 500 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

32.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cottage Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Cottage Grove?

There are 25 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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