Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia, OR

2,285 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Vernonia sits in Nehalem River timber country, an old logging town with water on every side. University Falls, over in the Tillamook timber, drops through mossy ledges after about a mile and a half of walking. Fishhawk Falls near Jewell takes ten minutes. Beaver Falls, toward the Columbia, stands close to fifty feet and asks about the same. Thirty three falls land in the radius, nearly all short wooded walks with dogs welcome, and the creeks carry their best water from late fall into June.

Located at 45.8611°N, -123.1834°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 33 gauged

13 of 32 waterfalls near Vernonia are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Moderate Fishhawk Falls Moderate Gnat Creek Falls Moderate Youngs River Falls Moderate Beaver Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Roaring Jackson Falls Roaring Cedar Creek Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Lucia Falls Roaring Moulton Falls Roaring Salmon Falls Roaring Kalama Falls Roaring Washboard Falls Roaring Kilchis Falls Low Little Falls Low Nehalem Falls Low North Fork Falls Low Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Roaring Nenamusa Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Moderate Willamette Falls Low University Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 62°F

Tod 59°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 62°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 67°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mon 65°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 64°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 65°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 62°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Vernonia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Nehalem Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Munson Creek Falls Roaring · 96 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Nenamusa Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 North Fork Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Kilchis Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia (18 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.

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

13.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

14.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

13.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

14.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

21.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

21.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

21.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

22 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

23.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Lee Falls in Oregon, about 133 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Lee Falls

23.4 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Haines Falls in Oregon, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Haines Falls

25.1 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Gnat Creek Falls waterfall

Gnat Creek Falls

25.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.4 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Marietta Falls in Washington, about 322 feet of drop LiDAR

Marietta Falls

25.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Kalama River Falls in Washington, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Kalama River Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

27.9 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

30.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Aerial view around Barth Falls in Oregon Aerial

Barth Falls

31.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

31.5 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Lucia Falls waterfall

Lucia Falls

32.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Kilchis Falls in Oregon, about 188 feet of drop LiDAR

Kilchis Falls

32.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Are there free waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vernonia?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Vernonia?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Vernonia, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vernonia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Vernonia is Barth Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Vernonia?

The tallest waterfall near Vernonia is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Vernonia require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vernonia?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Vernonia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vernonia?

The closest waterfall to Vernonia is Bonnie Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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