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

24 of 32 waterfalls near Vernonia are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Cloudy · 61°F

Vet 64°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Thu 61°F Areas Of Fog then Cloudy Best
Fri 54°F Light Rain
Sat 54°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 52°F Light Rain
Mon 51°F Light Rain Likely
Tue 50°F Chance Light Rain

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 Willamette Falls Roaring ยท 29300 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Cedar Creek Falls Roaring ยท 1160 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Roaring ยท 475 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Fisk Falls Roaring ยท 404 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Munson Creek Falls Roaring ยท 587 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Haines Falls Roaring ยท 176 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernonia (19 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

Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

35 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Fisk Falls in Washington, about 51 feet of drop LiDAR

Fisk Falls

35.7 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

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

Baker Creek Falls

36.3 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

37.2 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

39.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Washboard Falls in Washington, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Washboard Falls

42 miles away
Washington
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Willapa Falls waterfall

Willapa Falls

43.6 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cedar Creek Falls waterfall

Cedar Creek Falls

46 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.2 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Kalama Falls in Washington, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Kalama Falls

47.1 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Nenamusa Falls in Oregon, about 285 feet of drop LiDAR

Nenamusa Falls

47.7 miles away
Oregon
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

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

Munson Creek Falls

48.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernonia

Are there free waterfalls near Vernonia?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Vernonia, including Barth Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vernonia?

There are 19 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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