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

1 of 32 waterfalls near Vernonia is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny
Mon 79°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Vernonia

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Lee Falls Strong · 3 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Marietta Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Willamette Falls Moderate · 221 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Cedar Creek Falls Moderate · 314 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Beaver Falls Moderate · 119000 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia (10 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.

University Falls waterfall

University Falls

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

Fishhawk Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vernonia (21 waterfalls)

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

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

10 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Falls waterfall

Beaver Falls

19.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

24 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft

Fisk Falls

22.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

42 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

25.6 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

26.8 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Washboard Falls

41.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

28.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

28.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft

Kalama Falls

25.4 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft

Nenamusa Falls

28.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

31 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

27.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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 10 easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia, including Cedar Creek 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 Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 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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