Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford, OR

1,567 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stafford? There are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stafford. 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 45.3786°N, -122.6822°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stafford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

76 of 78 gauged

3 of 76 waterfalls near Stafford are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Stout Creek Falls Barely Flowing Stasel Falls Barely Flowing Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Coopey Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Multnomah Falls Barely Flowing Oneonta Falls Barely Flowing Wiesendanger Falls Barely Flowing Wahkeena Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Drake Falls Barely Flowing Drift Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower North Falls Barely Flowing Lower Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Lower South Falls Barely Flowing Middle North Falls Barely Flowing North Falls Barely Flowing Shellburg Falls Barely Flowing Winter Falls Barely Flowing Upper North Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing South Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Creek Upper Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Elowah Falls Barely Flowing Metlako Falls Barely Flowing Moffett Falls Barely Flowing Punch Bowl Falls Barely Flowing Wahe Falls Barely Flowing Wahclella Falls Barely Flowing Tanner Creek Falls Barely Flowing Final Falls Moderate Frustration Falls Moderate Hideaway Falls Moderate Little Niagara Falls Moderate Vanishing Falls Moderate Stein Falls Moderate Split Falls Moderate Haines Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Hardy Falls Barely Flowing Rodney Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Low Lucia Falls Low Moulton Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Kalama Falls Barely Flowing Washboard Falls Barely Flowing Latourell Falls Low Upper Latourell Falls Low Little Lee Falls Roaring Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Nenamusa Falls Low Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Barely Flowing Yocum Falls Barely Flowing Salmon Falls Low Sullivan Creek Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Willamette Falls Moderate University Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Cloudy · 69°F

Fri 69°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 69°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Tue 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Stafford

Updated 40 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Bonnie Falls Strong · 17 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Jackson Falls Strong · 17 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Strong · 255 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 University Falls Moderate · 23 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Little Niagara Falls Moderate · 67 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford (17 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

42.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

19.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stafford (59 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

33.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Stafford

Rodney Falls waterfall

Rodney Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 850 ft
Split Falls waterfall

Split Falls

1.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stein Falls waterfall

Stein Falls

30.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Moffett Falls waterfall

Moffett Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahe Falls

40.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pegleg Falls waterfall

Pegleg Falls

11.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tanner Creek Falls waterfall

Tanner Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Wahclella Falls waterfall

Wahclella Falls

20.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

24.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sullivan Creek Falls waterfall CC

Sullivan Creek Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Washboard Falls

48.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Loowit Falls waterfall

Loowit Falls

17.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Punch Bowl Falls waterfall

Punch Bowl Falls

18.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 400 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

44 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,640 ft
Metlako Falls waterfall

Metlako Falls

18.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Nenamusa Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

16.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

23.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stafford

Are there free waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Stafford?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Stafford, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stafford?

There are 59 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 59 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stafford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stafford is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stafford?

The tallest waterfall near Stafford is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Stafford require permits?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Stafford require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stafford?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Stafford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stafford?

The closest waterfall to Stafford is Willamette Falls, approximately 3.9 miles away.

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