Waterfall Hikes Near Salem, OR

266,420 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salem has the best waterfall access of any city in Oregon, mostly because Silver Falls State Park sits half an hour east. South Falls drops 177 feet and you can walk behind it on a mile-long loop. Push further onto the Trail of Ten Falls and you pick up Double Falls at 178 feet, though that turns into a seven-mile day. Drift Creek Falls runs the other direction toward the coast range, 3.2 miles out to a suspension bridge hanging in front of a 75-foot drop. Forty-seven falls sit within fifty miles and dogs are allowed on all of these.

Located at 44.9233°N, -123.0244°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salem

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

35 of 47 waterfalls near Salem are flowing strongly today

Alsea Falls Roaring Green Peak Falls Roaring Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Berry Creek Falls Roaring Bonnie Falls Strong Jackson Falls Strong Cascade Falls Moderate Painter Falls Moderate Chitwood Falls Strong Gunaldo Falls Strong Double Falls Roaring Drake Falls Roaring Drift Creek Falls Roaring Lower North Falls Roaring Lower Shellburg Falls Roaring Lower South Falls Roaring Middle North Falls Roaring North Falls Roaring Shellburg Falls Roaring Winter Falls Roaring Upper North Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring South Falls Roaring Echo Falls Roaring Euchre Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Valsetz Falls Roaring Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Lower Soda Falls Strong Upper Soda Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Salem

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Creek Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Valsetz Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Euchre Falls Roaring · 324 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salem (9 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.

South Falls waterfall

South Falls

17.6 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.1 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salem (32 waterfalls)

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

Drift Creek Falls waterfall

Drift Creek Falls

12.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
3.2 miles 540 ft
Lower South Falls waterfall

Lower South Falls

14.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
1.9 miles 200 ft
Lower North Falls waterfall

Lower North Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

15.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft
Drake Falls waterfall

Drake Falls

15.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.2 miles 800 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Salem

Bonnie Falls waterfall

Bonnie Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Soda Falls waterfall

Upper Soda Falls

39.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chitwood Falls waterfall

Chitwood Falls

20 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Soda Falls waterfall

Lower Soda Falls

38.6 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Green Peak Falls waterfall

Green Peak Falls

7.3 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
Alsea Falls waterfall

Alsea Falls

7.7 miles away
Oregon
Easy
2.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salem

Are there free waterfalls near Salem?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Salem, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salem?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Salem, including Alsea Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salem?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salem, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Salem?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Salem, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salem?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salem is Abiqua Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salem?

The tallest waterfall near Salem is Double Falls at 178 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salem?

Yes, 45 waterfalls near Salem have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salem?

The closest waterfall to Salem is Drift Creek Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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