Waterfall Hikes Near Rockaway Beach, OR

1,393 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rockaway Beach? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rockaway Beach. 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 45.6186°N, -123.9398°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 23 gauged

1 of 22 waterfalls near Rockaway Beach is flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Moderate Fishhawk Falls Moderate Gnat Creek Falls Moderate Youngs River Falls Moderate Chitwood Falls Moderate Gunaldo Falls Moderate Echo Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Valsetz Falls Moderate Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Kilchis Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Nehalem Falls Moderate North Fork Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Strong Munson Creek Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Wed 58°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 59°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 61°F Partly Sunny
Ind 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 60°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 59°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 59°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Rockaway Beach

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Strong · 6 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Barth Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Fishhawk Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Gnat Creek Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Youngs River Falls Moderate · 97 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Kilchis Falls Moderate · 324 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rockaway Beach (5 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.

Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rockaway Beach (12 waterfalls)

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

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

15.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

15 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

20.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

26.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Gunaldo Falls

25.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

34.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Echo Falls waterfall

Echo Falls

22 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

23.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rockaway Beach?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Rockaway Beach, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rockaway Beach?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rockaway Beach, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rockaway Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rockaway Beach is Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Rockaway Beach is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rockaway Beach?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Rockaway Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rockaway Beach?

The closest waterfall to Rockaway Beach is Nehalem Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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