Waterfall Hikes Near Prineville, OR

10,915 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prineville? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prineville. 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 44.2985°N, -120.8607°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prineville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Prineville have live flow data today

Awbrey Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Cline Falls Barely Flowing Odin Falls Barely Flowing Steelhead Falls Barely Flowing Benham Falls Barely Flowing Dillon Falls Barely Flowing Lava Island Falls Barely Flowing Paulina Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Deschutes River Barely Flowing Tumalo Falls Barely Flowing Chush Falls Low Upper Chush Falls Low Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Obsidian Falls Low Wizard Falls Barely Flowing Tamolitch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Patchy Smoke
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Prineville

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Obsidian Falls Low · 0 cfs 12th percentile
  4. 4 Steelhead Falls Barely Flowing · 105 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Tumalo Falls Barely Flowing · 11 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Upper Chush Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Prineville (9 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.

Odin Falls waterfall

Odin Falls

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

Cline Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

24 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Prineville (17 waterfalls)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Prineville

Odin Falls waterfall

Odin Falls

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

Cline Falls

18.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

31.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Awbrey Falls waterfall

Awbrey Falls

22.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Steelhead Falls waterfall

Steelhead Falls

24 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lava Island Falls waterfall

Lava Island Falls

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

Upper Falls Deschutes River

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

Dillon Falls

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

Benham Falls

37.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chush Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Upper Chush Falls

19.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
5.5 miles 700 ft
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Wizard Falls waterfall

Wizard Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paulina Creek Falls waterfall

Paulina Creek Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Obsidian Falls waterfall

Obsidian Falls

43 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,800 ft
Tamolitch Falls waterfall

Tamolitch Falls

37.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 285 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prineville

Are there free waterfalls near Prineville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Prineville?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Prineville, including Cline Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prineville?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Prineville, including Benham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prineville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Prineville, including Benham Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Prineville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prineville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Prineville is Awbrey Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Prineville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Prineville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Prineville?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Prineville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Prineville?

The closest waterfall to Prineville is Odin Falls, approximately 17.9 miles away.

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