Waterfall Hikes Near Rockaway Beach, OR

1,393 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nehalem Falls is the closest thing Rockaway Beach has to a hometown waterfall, a quarter mile walk up the river valley from the campground with easy footing and dogs welcome. Munson Creek Falls, twenty minutes past Tillamook, drops 319 feet and takes 0.6 miles to reach. Kilchis runs two miles with 300 feet of gain, North Fork 2.5 with the same climb. Twenty five falls fill out the radius, so a rainy beach weekend has plenty of backup plans up the valleys.

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

24 of 25 gauged

6 of 24 waterfalls near Rockaway Beach are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Mon 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 61°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 61°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 59°F Partly Sunny
Fri 60°F Partly Sunny
Sat 59°F Partly Sunny
Sun 59°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Rockaway Beach

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chitwood Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Gunaldo Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Valsetz Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Echo Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Euchre Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Falls Strong · 73 cfs 78th 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

48.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rockaway Beach (13 waterfalls)

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

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

38 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

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

North Fork Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

17.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

38 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

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

North Fork Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Munson Creek Falls

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

Fern Rock Falls

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

Little Falls

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

University Falls

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

Youngs River Falls

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

Chitwood Falls

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

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

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

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Gunaldo Falls

40.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barth Falls

4.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

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

Lee Falls

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

Echo Falls

17.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

32 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

12.1 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 12 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 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There are 13 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, 17 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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