Waterfall Hikes Near Medford, OR

168,959 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mill Creek Falls does the heavy lifting for Medford, 173 feet of water on the upper Rogue near Prospect, reached by 1.8 easy miles that dogs can join. The drive up Highway 62 takes under an hour. Butte Falls is a 20 foot drop you can nearly park beside, out past the little town that shares its name. Ponytail Falls runs 75 feet with under a mile of walking. Thirty one falls make the radius, and the best of them line up along the Rogue corridor northeast of town.

Located at 42.3372°N, -122.8540°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Medford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

31 waterfalls near Medford have live flow data today

Barr Creek Falls Low Mill Creek Falls Low Turner Drop Low Campbell Falls Barely Flowing South Umpqua Falls Barely Flowing Cavitt Falls Barely Flowing Chocolate Falls Moderate Clover Falls Barely Flowing Emile Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Yakso Falls Barely Flowing Grave Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rainie Falls Barely Flowing Klamath Falls Moderate Little Illinois River Falls Barely Flowing Loretta Falls Barely Flowing Maple Falls Low Marjorie Falls Barely Flowing Red Blanket Falls Moderate Stuart Falls Moderate Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Wolf Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Taylor Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 105°F

Wed 106°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 105°F Sunny Best
Fri 104°F Sunny
Sat 99°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Medford

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stuart Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Red Blanket Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Klamath Falls Moderate · 1170 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Maple Falls Low · 20 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Barr Creek Falls Low · 574 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Butte Falls Low · 25 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Medford (10 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.

Marjorie Falls

17.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Ponytail Falls waterfall

Ponytail Falls

31.3 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Medford (24 waterfalls)

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

Butte Falls waterfall

Butte Falls

14 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Medford

Dillon Falls waterfall

Dillon Falls

47.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ti'lomikh Falls waterfall

Ti'lomikh Falls

46.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marjorie Falls

17.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Butte Falls waterfall

Butte Falls

14 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chocolate Falls

24.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ponytail Falls waterfall

Ponytail Falls

31.3 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

31.4 miles away
California
Moderate
3.0 miles 600 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

34.9 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
Barr Creek Falls waterfall

Barr Creek Falls

13.1 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Taylor Creek Falls waterfall

Taylor Creek Falls

23.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

33.5 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Turner Drop waterfall CC

Turner Drop

40.9 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Umpqua Falls waterfall

South Umpqua Falls

36.4 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

22.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Emile Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft

Loretta Falls

11 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Johnson Creek Falls waterfall

Johnson Creek Falls

California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

45.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

28.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Medford

Are there free waterfalls near Medford?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Medford, including Barr Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Medford?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Medford, including Barr Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Medford?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Medford, including Barr Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Medford?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Medford, including Barr Creek Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Medford?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Medford, including Cavitt Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Medford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Medford is Barr Creek Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Medford?

The tallest waterfall near Medford is Barr Creek Falls at 240 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Medford require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Medford?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Medford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Medford?

The closest waterfall to Medford is Dillon Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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