Waterfall Hikes Near Madras, OR

7,494 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Madras splits its waterfall trips between two rivers. Down in the Deschutes canyon, Steelhead Falls makes a two mile round trip through sage and rimrock to a spot where you can swim and the dog can wade. Northeast near Tygh Valley, White River Falls plunges 90 feet past the old powerhouse ruins, 0.8 miles into the canyon and 200 feet of climbing back out. Celestial Falls stands 45 feet at the end of a half mile walk. Twenty-one falls show in range, loudest during spring snowmelt.

Located at 44.6483°N, -121.1390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madras

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

1 of 21 waterfalls near Madras is flowing strongly today

Awbrey Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cline Falls Barely Flowing Odin Falls Barely Flowing Steelhead Falls Barely Flowing Benham Falls Low Dillon Falls Low Lava Island Falls Low Upper Falls Deschutes River Low Tumalo Falls Low Chush Falls Low Upper Chush Falls Low Cushing Falls Strong Gatch Falls Barely Flowing Gooch Falls Barely Flowing Marion Falls Barely Flowing Wizard Falls Low The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Wed 73°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 60°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 61°F Partly Sunny
Mon 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 68°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Madras

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Benham Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Tumalo Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Dillon Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Lava Island Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Deschutes River Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Celestial Falls Moderate · 101 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Madras (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.

Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

17.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Odin Falls waterfall

Odin Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Cline Falls waterfall

Cline Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Wizard Falls waterfall

Wizard Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown

All 21 Waterfalls Near Madras

Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

17.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Odin Falls waterfall

Odin Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Cline Falls waterfall

Cline Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Wizard Falls waterfall

Wizard Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Awbrey Falls waterfall

Awbrey Falls

28.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
White River Falls waterfall

White River Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
0.8 miles 200 ft
Celestial Falls waterfall

Celestial Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sherars Falls waterfall

Sherars Falls

34.5 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Gatch Falls in Oregon Aerial

Gatch Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
0.5 miles Unknown
Marion Falls waterfall

Marion Falls

35.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
6.5 miles 800 ft
Gooch Falls waterfall

Gooch Falls

36.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Lava Island Falls waterfall

Lava Island Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Upper Falls Deschutes River waterfall

Upper Falls Deschutes River

44.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Dillon Falls waterfall

Dillon Falls

45.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Benham Falls waterfall

Benham Falls

46.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Chush Falls in Oregon, about 172 feet of drop LiDAR

Chush Falls

47.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Upper Chush Falls in Oregon, about 283 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper Chush Falls

47.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
5.5 miles 700 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

47.9 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

47.9 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madras

Are there free waterfalls near Madras?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Madras, including Benham Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Madras?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Madras, including Benham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madras?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Madras, including Benham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madras?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Madras, including Benham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Madras?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Madras, including Cline Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madras?

The shortest waterfall hike near Madras is Awbrey Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Madras?

The tallest waterfall near Madras is Tumalo Falls at 97 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Madras require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Madras?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Madras have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Madras?

The closest waterfall to Madras is Steelhead Falls, approximately 17.7 miles away.

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