Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford, OR

1,567 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
84 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stafford? There are 84 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stafford. 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 45.3786°N, -122.6822°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stafford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

82 of 84 gauged

56 of 82 waterfalls near Stafford are flowing strongly today

Ayers Creek Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Stout Creek Falls Strong Stasel Falls Strong Bonnie Falls Moderate Jackson Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Coopey Falls Strong Horsetail Falls Strong Mist Falls Strong Multnomah Falls Strong Oneonta Falls Strong Wiesendanger Falls Strong Wahkeena 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 Eagle Creek Upper Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong The Falls Strong Elowah Falls Strong Metlako Falls Strong Moffett Falls Strong Punch Bowl Falls Strong Wahe Falls Strong Wahclella Falls Strong Tanner Creek Falls Strong Final Falls Strong Frustration Falls Strong Hideaway Falls Strong Little Niagara Falls Strong Vanishing Falls Strong Stein Falls Strong Split Falls Strong Haines Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Hardy Falls Strong Rodney Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Lucia Falls Strong Moulton Falls Strong Salmon Falls Strong Kalama Falls Strong Washboard Falls Strong Latourell Falls Moderate Upper Latourell Falls Moderate Little Lee Falls Moderate Loowit Falls Barely Flowing Sahale Falls Barely Flowing Wallalute Falls Barely Flowing Umbrella Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Tamanawas Falls Barely Flowing Switchback Falls Barely Flowing Lower Kalama River Falls Moderate Marietta Falls Moderate Munson Creek Falls Strong Nenamusa Falls Strong Pegleg Falls Moderate Ramona Falls Moderate Yocum Falls Moderate Salmon Falls Roaring Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Willamette Falls Roaring University Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 71°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 72°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Partly Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Stafford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Willamette Falls Roaring · 278 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Sullivan Creek Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Salmon Falls Roaring · 1570 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 University Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Abiqua Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Butte Creek Falls Strong · 31 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Stafford (18 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.

Willamette Falls waterfall

Willamette Falls

24.4 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

22.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
3.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stafford (64 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

All 84 Waterfalls Near Stafford

Baker Creek Falls waterfall

Baker Creek Falls

35.6 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
Moulton Falls waterfall

Moulton Falls

8.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Oneonta Falls waterfall

Oneonta Falls

12.9 miles away
Oregon
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

12.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.6 miles 610 ft
Dougan Falls waterfall

Dougan Falls

17.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marietta Falls

36.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

11.7 miles away
Washington
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Ramona Falls waterfall

Ramona Falls

30.8 miles away
Oregon
Hard
7.0 miles 800 ft
Final Falls waterfall

Final Falls

29.5 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Frustration Falls waterfall

Frustration Falls

29.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
4.0 miles 350 ft
Vanishing Falls waterfall

Vanishing Falls

29.2 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Henline Falls waterfall

Henline Falls

35.8 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft

Little Niagara Falls

37.1 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
7.0 miles 400 ft
Elowah Falls waterfall

Elowah Falls

8.2 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 280 ft
University Falls waterfall

University Falls

31.1 miles away
Oregon
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Hardy Falls waterfall

Hardy Falls

24.1 miles away
Washington
Hard
7.5 miles 2,000 ft
Yocum Falls waterfall

Yocum Falls

36.4 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hideaway Falls

36.3 miles away
Oregon
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stafford

Are there free waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Stafford?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Stafford, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stafford?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Stafford?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Stafford, including Abiqua Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stafford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stafford is Abiqua Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Stafford?

The tallest waterfall near Stafford is Multnomah Falls at 620 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Stafford require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Stafford require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stafford?

Yes, 79 waterfalls near Stafford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stafford?

The closest waterfall to Stafford is Willamette Falls, approximately 3.9 miles away.

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