Annie Falls
Oregon • Crater Lake National Park • 53 ft
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
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About Annie Falls
Annie Falls is a 53-foot waterfall on Annie Creek in the deep canyon along Highway 62 in the southern part of Crater Lake National Park. It is seen from the Annie Falls Picnic Area, a roadside stop on Highway 62, where trees block much of the view; the falls are a few hundred feet away and below the road. There is no trail to the falls.
The Setting
Annie Falls sits at 5,108 feet within Crater Lake National Park, in the high mountains of Oregon. The falls drop 53 feet.
Height: 53 feet
Trail & Hike Details
The Approach
No hiking required. Annie Falls is accessible by vehicle with a roadside viewing area.
Trail Description
There is no hiking trail. The falls are viewed from the edge of the Annie Falls Picnic Area beside Highway 62; listen for the water and look through the trees for white water spilling over boulders below.
What to Expect
The falls drop 53 feet. Dogs are welcome.
Accessibility
This waterfall is viewable from a vehicle-accessible area. No hiking is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Annie Falls?
✅ Dogs are allowed
Leashed pets are allowed at park picnic areas and within 50 feet of paved roads, but not on most park trails or in any stream.
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Annie Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal times to visit, as the waterfall flow is typically strongest due to snowmelt.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Access roads and trails may close during winter due to snow. Check with Crater Lake National Park for current conditions.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 40°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Trail conditions may vary, and some areas could be slippery or uneven. Visitors should exercise caution and stay on designated paths. Winter snow and ice may limit access.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Scott Creek, 13.1 miles away, not on Annie Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
2 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Higher than usual for this time of year
20.52 ft
Water depth at gauge
40°F
WarmVery comfortable
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
The water is flowing higher than usual for this time of year. Water temperature is dangerously cold at 40 degrees F, avoid prolonged contact.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge SCOTT CREEK BLW SAND CREEK CANAL NR CHINCHALO, OR (21 km away).
Today
Roaring
2 cfs
6/10Tomorrow
Roaring
2 cfs
6/10Tue
Strong
2 cfs
7/10Wed
Strong
2 cfs
7/10Thu
Strong
2 cfs
7/10Fri
Strong
2 cfs
10/10Sat
Strong
2 cfs
7/10Best window: Fri — strong flow, partly sunny (trip score 10/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid May to early July, peaking in June.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Annie Falls Frozen?
Updated about 19 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Annie Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 44°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 2 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Oregon.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The bare-earth surface loses about 193 feet through the falls, but gradually, the profile of a cascade rather than a plunge. The falls are listed at 53 feet; the extra comes from the ravine that continues below the base. The ground at the falls is roughly 5,107 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 36 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 74 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face southeast and sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 5,107 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 193 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southeast
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
Annie Falls Picnic Area is the second of three picnic areas on Highway 62 south of Mazama Village, roughly 4 to 5 miles south of the Munson Valley Road junction. Heading south, the pullout is on the left (creek) side of the highway.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
Park at the Annie Falls Picnic Area pullout beside Highway 62.
Elevation
5,108 feet above sea level
Coordinates
42.817525° N, -122.114049° W
Land Management
Managed by NPS
Visitor Tips & Gear
Check with Crater Lake National Park staff for the most up-to-date information on trail conditions and accessibility. Bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions.
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The area around Annie Falls is home to various wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Visitors should maintain a safe distance from all wildlife.
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