Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield, OR

61,740 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Springfield's best waterfall country lies southeast, past Cottage Grove where Brice Creek and Layng Creek cut into the Cascade foothills. Moonfalls drops 50 feet after a short half mile walk. Pinard Falls runs 105 feet, reached by 1.5 miles of trail and 300 feet of climb. The two Trestle Creek falls share a loop, 60 footers both, with the upper route gaining 800 feet. Wildwood Falls covers the summer swim, a tenth of a mile from the car. Dogs go nearly everywhere out here. Forty two falls sit in range.

Located at 44.0538°N, -122.9811°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Springfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

2 of 42 waterfalls near Springfield are flowing strongly today

Alsea Falls Moderate Green Peak Falls Moderate Beaver Creek Falls Barely Flowing Sweet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Painter Falls Barely Flowing Chichester Falls Low Emile Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Steamboat Falls Barely Flowing Grouse Mountain Falls Barely Flowing Lower Parker Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing Upper Parker Falls Barely Flowing Smith Falls Barely Flowing Honey Creek Falls Barely Flowing Indian Hole Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Upper Kentucky Falls Barely Flowing The Horn Barely Flowing Lower Soda Falls Barely Flowing Moose Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Upper Soda Falls Barely Flowing Lower Trestle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Moonfalls Barely Flowing Pinard Falls Barely Flowing Upper Trestle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spirit Falls Barely Flowing Proxy Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Shadow Falls Low Wolf Creek Falls Low Susan Creek Falls Low Siuslaw Falls Strong Smith River Falls Strong Wildwood Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Tod 64°F Partly Sunny
Fri 60°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 63°F Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 64°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 63°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 63°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 63°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Springfield

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Strong · 46 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Siuslaw Falls Strong · 46 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Alsea Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Green Peak Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Shadow Falls Low · 15 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Wolf Creek Falls Low · 15 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield (25 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.

Wildwood Falls waterfall

Wildwood Falls

24.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

26 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 130 ft
Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

31.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Aerial view around Pinard Falls in Oregon Aerial

Pinard Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Springfield

LiDAR terrain view around Moose Creek Falls in Oregon, about 208 feet of drop LiDAR

Moose Creek Falls

40 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

40 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Upper Kentucky Falls waterfall CC

Upper Kentucky Falls

40.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Lower Kentucky Falls waterfall

Lower Kentucky Falls

41.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 800 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

41.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 520 ft
Beaver Creek Falls waterfall

Beaver Creek Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Sweet Creek Falls waterfall

Sweet Creek Falls

44.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.2 miles 250 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
0.4 miles Unknown
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Emile Falls

45.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.8 miles 400 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

45.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
0.4 miles Unknown
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

46 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Painter Falls waterfall

Painter Falls

46.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Honey Creek Falls in Oregon Aerial

Honey Creek Falls

47.6 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Steamboat Falls waterfall

Steamboat Falls

47.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

48.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

48.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Indian Hole Falls waterfall

Indian Hole Falls

49 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Springfield

Are there free waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 32 free waterfalls near Springfield, including Beaver Creek Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Springfield?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Springfield, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Springfield?

There are 34 dog-friendly waterfalls near Springfield, including Alsea Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Springfield, including Alsea Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Springfield, including Alsea Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Springfield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Springfield is Alsea Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Springfield?

The tallest waterfall near Springfield is Salt Creek Falls at 286 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Springfield require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Springfield?

Yes, 42 waterfalls near Springfield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Springfield?

The closest waterfall to Springfield is Chichester Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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