Waterfall Hikes Near Government Camp, OR

101 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
65 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Government Camp? There are 65 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Government Camp. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.3022°N, -121.7527°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Government Camp

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

64 of 65 gauged

21 of 64 waterfalls near Government Camp are flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Celestial Falls Strong White River Falls Strong Celilo Falls (historical) Moderate Coopey Falls Roaring Horsetail Falls Roaring Mist Falls Roaring Multnomah Falls Roaring Oneonta Falls Roaring Wiesendanger Falls Roaring Wahkeena Falls Roaring Curly Creek Falls Barely Flowing Falls Creek Falls Barely Flowing Langfield Falls Barely Flowing Cushing Falls Moderate Eagle Creek Upper Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Elowah Falls Roaring Metlako Falls Roaring Moffett Falls Roaring Punch Bowl Falls Roaring Wahe Falls Roaring Wahclella Falls Roaring Tanner Creek Falls Roaring Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Gatch Falls Moderate Gooch Falls Moderate Marion Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Low Rodney Falls Low Shipherd Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lancaster Falls Moderate Punchbowl Falls Moderate Warren Creek Falls Moderate Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Moderate Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Mill Creek Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Roaring Yocum Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Wizard Falls Low Willamette Falls Roaring The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain · 54°F

Aft 48°F Rain Showers
Sat 43°F Rain And Snow Showers
Sun 46°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 48°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
Tue 49°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 50°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 54°F Slight Chance Light Rain Best

Flowing best right now near Government Camp

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wahclella Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Punch Bowl Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Wahe Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Tanner Creek Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Elowah Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Metlako Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Government Camp (14 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Government Camp (48 waterfalls)

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

Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

16.4 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Umbrella Falls waterfall

Umbrella Falls

25.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 600 ft
Sahale Falls waterfall

Sahale Falls

23.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Little Niagara Falls

30.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.0 miles 400 ft

All 65 Waterfalls Near Government Camp

Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

18.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

38.8 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

19.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

2.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

2.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

0.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

10.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wiesendanger Falls waterfall

Wiesendanger Falls

23.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 700 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Multnomah Falls waterfall

Multnomah Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 870 ft
Wahkeena Falls waterfall

Wahkeena Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles 60 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Government Camp

Are there free waterfalls near Government Camp?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Government Camp, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Government Camp?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Government Camp, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Government Camp?

There are 48 dog-friendly waterfalls near Government Camp, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Government Camp?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Government Camp, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Government Camp?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Government Camp, including Dougan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Government Camp?

The shortest waterfall hike near Government Camp is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Government Camp?

The tallest waterfall near Government Camp is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Government Camp require permits?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Government Camp require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Government Camp?

Yes, 65 waterfalls near Government Camp have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Government Camp?

The closest waterfall to Government Camp is Yocum Falls, approximately 1.9 miles away.

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