Waterfall Hikes Near Rufus, OR

220 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rufus? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rufus. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.6919°N, -120.7434°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rufus

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 20 gauged

1 of 19 waterfalls near Rufus is flowing strongly today

Castile Falls Barely Flowing Celestial Falls Barely Flowing White River Falls Barely Flowing Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Cushing Falls Strong Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Logy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Wolf Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Tumwater Falls Barely Flowing Lancaster Falls Low Punchbowl Falls Low Warren Creek Falls Low Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low Mill Creek Falls Barely Flowing Shipherd Falls Barely Flowing The Dalles (historical) Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 90°F

Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Sunny Best
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Rufus

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cushing Falls Strong · 133000 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Lancaster Falls Low · 206 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Wah Gwin Gwin Falls Low · 206 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Punchbowl Falls Low · 206 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Warren Creek Falls Low · 206 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Celilo Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 3800 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rufus (4 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.

Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

10.8 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

9.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rufus (11 waterfalls)

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

Tumwater Falls waterfall

Tumwater Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

44.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.4 miles 700 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Rufus

Tumwater Falls waterfall

Tumwater Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Celilo Falls (historical) waterfall

Celilo Falls (historical)

10.8 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cushing Falls waterfall

Cushing Falls

9.4 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

24.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Dalles (historical) waterfall

The Dalles (historical)

22 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

44.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
4.4 miles 700 ft

Logy Creek Falls

48.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sherars Falls waterfall

Sherars Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Creek Falls waterfall

Mill Creek Falls

33.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Outlet Falls waterfall

Outlet Falls

20.5 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Wah Gwin Gwin Falls waterfall

Wah Gwin Gwin Falls

9.2 miles away
Oregon
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Celestial Falls waterfall

Celestial Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White River Falls waterfall

White River Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
0.8 miles 200 ft
Warren Creek Falls waterfall

Warren Creek Falls

22.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Lancaster Falls waterfall

Lancaster Falls

23 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 600 ft
Punchbowl Falls waterfall

Punchbowl Falls

6.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft

Wolf Hollow Falls

11.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shipherd Falls waterfall

Shipherd Falls

20.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Castile Falls

35.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Tamanawas Falls waterfall

Tamanawas Falls

27.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 580 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rufus

Are there free waterfalls near Rufus?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Rufus, including Castile Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rufus?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Rufus, including Celilo Falls (historical).

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rufus?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rufus, including Castile Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rufus?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rufus, including Castile Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rufus?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rufus, including Punchbowl Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rufus?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rufus is Castile Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rufus?

The tallest waterfall near Rufus is Wah Gwin Gwin Falls at 208 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Rufus require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rufus?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Rufus have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rufus?

The closest waterfall to Rufus is Tumwater Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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