Waterfall Hikes Near Rockaway Beach, OR

1,393 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nehalem Falls is the closest thing Rockaway Beach has to a hometown waterfall, a quarter mile walk up the river valley from the campground with easy footing and dogs welcome. Munson Creek Falls, twenty minutes past Tillamook, drops 319 feet and takes 0.6 miles to reach. Kilchis runs two miles with 300 feet of gain, North Fork 2.5 with the same climb. Twenty five falls fill out the radius, so a rainy beach weekend has plenty of backup plans up the valleys.

Located at 45.6186°N, -123.9398°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 25 gauged

18 of 24 waterfalls near Rockaway Beach are flowing strongly today

Barth Falls Roaring Fishhawk Falls Roaring Gnat Creek Falls Roaring Youngs River Falls Roaring Chitwood Falls Strong Gunaldo Falls Strong Echo Falls Roaring Euchre Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Valsetz Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Kilchis Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Nehalem Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Little Lee Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Wilson Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 62°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 62°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 63°F Partly Sunny
Lab 62°F Partly Sunny
Tue 63°F Partly Sunny
Wed 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 63°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Rockaway Beach

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Barth Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Youngs River Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Fishhawk Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Gnat Creek Falls Roaring · 58 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Echo Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rockaway Beach (5 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.

Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rockaway Beach (13 waterfalls)

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

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

29.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Nehalem Falls waterfall

Nehalem Falls

21.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kilchis Falls

20.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

26.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

22.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Munson Creek Falls waterfall

Munson Creek Falls

13 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fern Rock Falls waterfall

Fern Rock Falls

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

Little Falls

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

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Youngs River Falls waterfall

Youngs River Falls

35 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ki-a-Kuts Falls waterfall

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

24.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fishhawk Falls waterfall

Fishhawk Falls

31.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Gunaldo Falls

25.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Barth Falls

32.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Nenamusa Falls

12.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haines Falls

27.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

29.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft
Echo Falls waterfall

Echo Falls

29 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Lee Falls

29.7 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

42.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rockaway Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rockaway Beach?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Rockaway Beach, including Fishhawk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rockaway Beach?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockaway Beach, including Barth Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rockaway Beach, including Youngs River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rockaway Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rockaway Beach is Baker Creek Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rockaway Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Rockaway Beach is Munson Creek Falls at 319 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rockaway Beach?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Rockaway Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rockaway Beach?

The closest waterfall to Rockaway Beach is Nehalem Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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