Waterfall Hikes Near Gold Beach, OR

2,533 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gold Beach? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gold Beach. 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 42.3974°N, -124.4171°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gold Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Gold Beach have live flow data today

Coquille River Falls Moderate Stair Creek Falls Moderate Elk Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kelsey Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Lower Black Bar Falls Barely Flowing Rainie Falls Barely Flowing Upper Black Bar Falls Barely Flowing Little Illinois River Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Taylor Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 11 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 61°F

Wed 62°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 61°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 65°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 61°F Sunny
Tue 60°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gold Beach

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coquille River Falls Moderate · 1490 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Stair Creek Falls Moderate · 1490 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Elk Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Grave Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Kelsey Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Little Illinois River Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gold Beach (3 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.

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

45.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Coquille River Falls waterfall

Coquille River Falls

42.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Elk Creek Falls waterfall

Elk Creek Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gold Beach (8 waterfalls)

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

Taylor Creek Falls waterfall

Taylor Creek Falls

23.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Gold Beach

Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

45.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Coquille River Falls waterfall

Coquille River Falls

42.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Stair Creek Falls waterfall

Stair Creek Falls

36.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Creek Falls waterfall

Elk Creek Falls

38.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Taylor Creek Falls waterfall

Taylor Creek Falls

23.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Black Bar Falls waterfall

Upper Black Bar Falls

41.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Black Bar Falls waterfall

Lower Black Bar Falls

41.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kelsey Falls (historical)

42 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainie Falls waterfall

Rainie Falls

25 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.6 miles 300 ft
Grave Creek Falls waterfall

Grave Creek Falls

34.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gold Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Gold Beach?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Gold Beach, including Coquille River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gold Beach?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Gold Beach, including Coquille River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gold Beach?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gold Beach, including Coquille River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gold Beach?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gold Beach, including Coquille River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gold Beach?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Gold Beach, including Little Illinois River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gold Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gold Beach is Coquille River Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Gold Beach require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Gold Beach requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gold Beach?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Gold Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gold Beach?

The closest waterfall to Gold Beach is Silver Falls, approximately 30.8 miles away.

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