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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Mon 92°F Patchy Smoke
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best

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 Alsea Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Green Peak Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 The Horn Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Upper Kentucky Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 North Fork Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Lower Kentucky Falls Strong · 40 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Springfield (13 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.

Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

31.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Pinard Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Springfield (36 waterfalls)

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

Wildwood Falls waterfall

Wildwood Falls

47.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siuslaw Falls waterfall

Siuslaw Falls

38.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

30.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Springfield

Proxy Falls waterfall

Proxy Falls

49.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Springfield

Are there free waterfalls near Springfield?

There are 30 free waterfalls near Springfield, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Springfield?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Springfield, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Springfield?

There are 36 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 0.4 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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