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

2 of 31 waterfalls near Medford are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 61°F

Fri 60°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 53°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 53°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Mon 58°F Partly Sunny
Tue 61°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 62°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 61°F Slight Chance Light Rain

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 Maple Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Cavitt Falls Strong · 108 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Little Illinois River Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Taylor Creek Falls Moderate · 173 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Wolf Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Shadow Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Medford (19 waterfalls)

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Aerial view around Marjorie Falls in Oregon Aerial

Marjorie Falls

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

Butte Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Chocolate Falls in Oregon Aerial

Chocolate Falls

24.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Ponytail Falls waterfall

Ponytail Falls

31.4 miles away
California
Easy
0.8 miles 200 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Medford

Dillon Falls waterfall

Dillon Falls

13.2 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ti'lomikh Falls waterfall

Ti'lomikh Falls

13.2 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Marjorie Falls in Oregon Aerial

Marjorie Falls

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

Butte Falls

22.6 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Chocolate Falls in Oregon Aerial

Chocolate Falls

24.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Ponytail Falls waterfall

Ponytail Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Mill Creek Falls

34.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 325 ft
Barr Creek Falls waterfall

Barr Creek Falls

35.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.4 miles 325 ft
Taylor Creek Falls waterfall

Taylor Creek Falls

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

Campbell Falls

38.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Little Illinois River Falls waterfall

Little Illinois River Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Turner Drop waterfall CC

Turner Drop

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
South Umpqua Falls waterfall

South Umpqua Falls

42.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

43.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Emile Falls in Oregon Aerial

Emile Falls

45.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Loretta Falls in California, about 155 feet of drop LiDAR

Loretta Falls

45.7 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Johnson Creek Falls waterfall

Johnson Creek Falls

45.7 miles away
California
Hard
2.0 miles Unknown
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

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

Grotto Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Medford

Are there free waterfalls near Medford?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Medford, including Barr Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Medford?

There are 19 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 0.1 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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