These are the Oregon waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Multnomah Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
For every waterfall we track nearby, see the full list of waterfalls in Oregon, or browse by town: Cascade Locks, Troutdale, Deschutes River Woods, Oakridge, Sisters. You can also compare our best waterfalls in Oregon and most beautiful waterfalls in Oregon.
How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 57% of all Google reviews of Oregon waterfalls.
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1. Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls near Cascade Locks takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,149 reviews.
Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5761, -122.1154)
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6,149 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Oregon, about 43% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 10.3 times as many as Latourell Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 24,834 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 84% five-star reviews. "A striking cascade more than 600 ft tall draws visitors to this picturesque spot with hiking trails." Expect company: arrive early on weekends and holidays, when parking fills first. The nearest town is Cascade Locks, about 13 miles to the northeast.
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2. Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls, near Troutdale, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 599 reviews.
Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5369, -122.2181)
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599 Google reviews make it number 2 in Oregon, about 4% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 2,962 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 88% five-star reviews. "This 249-ft-high gorge waterfall in Guy W. Talbot State Park can be accessed via a trail." Expect company: arrive early on weekends and holidays, when parking fills first. The nearest town is Troutdale, about 8.2 miles to the west.
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3. Tumalo Falls
Tumalo Falls, near Deschutes River Woods, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 467 reviews.
Deschutes County, OR 97703 (GPS 44.0339, -121.5668)
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467 Google reviews make it number 3 in Oregon, about 3% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,711 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 83% five-star reviews. "97-foot waterfall within the Deschutes National Forest surrounded by hiking & mountain biking trails." The nearest town is Deschutes River Woods, about 11 miles to the east.
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4. Salt Creek Falls
Salt Creek Falls near Oakridge is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 427 reviews.
Lane County, OR (GPS 43.6120, -122.1284)
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427 Google reviews make it number 4 in Oregon, about 3% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,681 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 91% five-star reviews. "Powerful single drop waterfall cascading 286 ft. with an observation platform & loop gravel trail." The nearest town is Oakridge, about 19 miles to the northwest.
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5. Sahalie Falls
Sahalie Falls near Sisters is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 412 reviews.
Linn County, OR 97413 (GPS 44.3490, -121.9970)
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412 Google reviews make it number 5 in Oregon, about 3% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,796 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 93% five-star reviews. "Picturesque waterfall along the McKenzie River features a viewing platform, trails & nearby camping." The nearest town is Sisters, about 22 miles to the east.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Oregon?
Multnomah Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.7-star rating from 6,149 Google reviews. It is near Cascade Locks in Multnomah County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 57% of all Google reviews of Oregon waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Oregon?
Our directory lists 249 waterfalls in Oregon. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Oregon waterfalls page.
What is the most visited waterfall in Oregon?
Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is by far the most reviewed waterfall in our directory, with more than 6,000 Google reviews. It drops more than 600 feet in two tiers.
Summary
Multnomah Falls near Cascade Locks is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Oregon, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,149 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Oregon's waterfall seasons vary by region. West of the Cascades, rain-fed falls in the Gorge and Coast Range run highest from November through May, with spring offering the best mix of full flow, green moss and longer daylight. Winter visits can be spectacular, but east winds through the Gorge sometimes bring ice storms that coat trails and roads. In the High Cascades, falls on snowmelt-fed rivers such as the McKenzie and North Umpqua peak in late spring and early summer, though roads and trails at higher elevations may remain snowbound into June. Summer is dry, and smaller coastal falls shrink, but snow-fed and spring-fed falls keep running. Fall brings the return of rain in October or November and vine maple color. Wildfire smoke can affect visibility in late summer.
For more options, see every waterfall on the Oregon waterfalls page, read 15 Best Waterfalls in Oregon, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.