Berry Creek Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
We could not find a documented trail or confirmed public access to this waterfall.
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About Berry Creek Falls
Berry Creek Falls is a waterfall on Berry Creek about 2 miles west-southwest of Falls City in Polk County, at roughly 1,000 feet in the Coast Range foothills. The Northwest Waterfall Survey lists it as unconfirmed, with no height, photos or route, and we found no documented trail or public access information. Land ownership around the falls is not confirmed, so do not assume it is open to visitors.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Berry Creek Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Berry Creek Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Luckiamute River, 12.6 miles away, not on Berry Creek Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
74 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 92 years of record
2.57 ft
Water depth at gauge
50°F
WarmVery comfortable
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle. Water temperature is very cold at 50 degrees F, expect numbness within minutes.
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 LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER, OR (20 km away).
Today
Moderate
79 cfs
5/10Tomorrow
Moderate
80 cfs
5/10Tue
Moderate
88 cfs
5/10Wed
Low
87 cfs
5/10Thu
Moderate
86 cfs
5/10Fri
Moderate
112 cfs
5/10Sat
Moderate
124 cfs
5/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, chance rain showers then cloudy (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid December to mid February, peaking in January.
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 Berry Creek Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Berry Creek Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 60°F to 51°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 73 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.
3-meter lidar measures about 212 feet of descent through Berry Creek Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 1,107 feet above sea level.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 77 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 119 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing east, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,107 feet
- Measured by 3-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 212 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- East
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading east).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,112 feet above sea level
Coordinates
44.856506° N, -123.470106° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Steps to Otter Crest Beach Studio with Resort Perks
Sailor Jack Oceanfront Motel
The Coho Oceanfront Lodge
Stunning Oceanview Townhouse Walk to Seawall, Shops & Depoe Bay Dining
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Nearby Campground
Big Elk Campground
24.9 miles away · 0 sites
Big Elk Campground is popular for fishing and hiking. It is operated by a local community under special use permit.
Book on Recreation.govAdditional Information
Wildlife
The area may host typical Oregon forest wildlife such as birds, deer, and small mammals.
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