Waterfall Hikes Near Crescent Lake, OR

14 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crescent Lake? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crescent Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.5097°N, -121.9354°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crescent Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 52 gauged

10 of 47 waterfalls near Crescent Lake are flowing strongly today

Annie Falls Moderate Duwee Falls Moderate Benham Falls Low Dillon Falls Low Lava Island Falls Low Paulina Creek Falls Low Upper Falls Deschutes River Low Tumalo Falls Low Chichester Falls Strong Chush Falls Barely Flowing Upper Chush Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Strong Whitehorse Falls Strong Clover Falls Strong Hemlock Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Yakso Falls Strong Steamboat Falls Strong Deer Lick Falls Moderate Muir Creek Falls Moderate Grouse Mountain Falls Low Lower Parker Falls Low Salmon Falls Low Salt Creek Falls Low Upper Parker Falls Low Smith Falls Low Honey Creek Falls Moderate Indian Hole Falls Moderate Obsidian Falls Moderate Koosah Falls Moderate Sahalie Falls Moderate Lemolo Falls Barely Flowing Linton Falls Moderate Proxy Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Lower Trestle Creek Falls Low Moonfalls Low Pinard Falls Low Upper Trestle Creek Falls Low Spirit Falls Low Red Blanket Falls Low Stuart Falls Low Wildwood Falls Strong Watson Falls Moderate Toketee Falls Moderate Tamolitch Falls Barely Flowing Susan Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 54°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 61°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 59°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 64°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 74°F Sunny
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Crescent Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wildwood Falls Strong · 49 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Yakso Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile
  3. 3 Steamboat Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Clover Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Hemlock Falls Strong · 49 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crescent Lake (16 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.

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

21.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crescent Lake (44 waterfalls)

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

Diamond Creek Falls waterfall

Diamond Creek Falls

20.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 500 ft
Lillian Falls waterfall

Lillian Falls

45 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Lemolo Falls waterfall

Lemolo Falls

40.9 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 500 ft
Clearwater Falls waterfall

Clearwater Falls

5.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pringle Falls

36.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Crescent Lake

Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

22.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Steamboat Falls waterfall

Steamboat Falls

25.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Obsidian Falls waterfall

Obsidian Falls

39.8 miles away
Oregon
Hard
12.0 miles 1,800 ft
Upper Trestle Creek Falls waterfall

Upper Trestle Creek Falls

20.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.5 miles 800 ft
Lower Trestle Creek Falls waterfall CC

Lower Trestle Creek Falls

20.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.4 miles 600 ft
Paulina Creek Falls waterfall

Paulina Creek Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinard Falls

19 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.5 miles 300 ft
Muir Creek Falls waterfall

Muir Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moonfalls waterfall

Moonfalls

17.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Duwee Falls waterfall

Duwee Falls

6 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spirit Falls waterfall

Spirit Falls

16.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Tumalo Falls waterfall

Tumalo Falls

34 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Annie Falls waterfall

Annie Falls

5.1 miles away
In Crater Lake National Park
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chush Falls

34.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
5.5 miles 700 ft

Chush Falls

34.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Tamolitch Falls waterfall

Tamolitch Falls

21 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.2 miles 285 ft
Benham Falls waterfall

Benham Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Koosah Falls waterfall

Koosah Falls

23.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Sahalie Falls waterfall

Sahalie Falls

44.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crescent Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Crescent Lake?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Crescent Lake, including Benham Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crescent Lake?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Crescent Lake, including Dillon Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crescent Lake?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crescent Lake, including Benham Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crescent Lake?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crescent Lake, including Annie Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crescent Lake?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Crescent Lake, including Steamboat Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crescent Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Crescent Lake is Annie Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Crescent Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Crescent Lake is Salt Creek Falls at 286 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Crescent Lake require permits?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Crescent Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crescent Lake?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Crescent Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crescent Lake?

The closest waterfall to Crescent Lake is Fall Creek Falls, approximately 12.6 miles away.

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