Sherman County, Oregon

Waterfalls Near Moro, OR

There are 9 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Moro, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Horseshoe Falls is the closest at 9.7 miles to the southeast. Sherars Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 19 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Washington.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Sherars Falls in Wasco County, Oregon
Pictured: Sherars Falls, OR

Best Waterfalls Near Moro at a Glance

Illustrated featured image for Tumwater Falls in Gilliam County, Oregon
With recorded history

Tumwater Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

9 Waterfalls Near Moro, Ranked by Distance

  1. Horseshoe Falls

    Moro, OR · Sherman County · 9.7 mi southeast of Moro

    Horseshoe Falls is the closest named waterfall to Moro, 9.7 miles to the southeast in Sherman County.

    Address
    Sherman County, OR 97033 (GPS 45.3874, -120.5856)
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  2. Tumwater Falls

    Moro, OR · Gilliam County · 16 mi northeast of Moro

    Tumwater Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Moro in Gilliam County, number 2 of 9 by distance.

    Address
    Gilliam County, OR 97065 (GPS 45.6585, -120.5028)
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  3. Celilo Falls (historical)

    The Dalles, OR · Wasco County · 17 mi northwest of Moro

    Celilo Falls (historical) lies 17 miles northwest of Moro in Wasco County, number 3 of 9 by distance. USGS notes: Falls obliterated by Dalles Dam in 1956 and inundated by Lake Celilo Reservoir

    Address
    Wasco County, OR (GPS 45.6498, -120.9790)
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  4. Cushing Falls

    The Dalles, OR · Wasco County · 21 mi northwest of Moro
    2.2 (6 reviews)

    Cushing Falls lies 21 miles northwest of Moro in Wasco County, number 4 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Moro. Its own nearest town is The Dalles.

    Rating
    2.2 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wasco County, OR 97058 (GPS 45.6117, -121.1198)
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  5. Sherars Falls

    Moro, OR · Wasco County · 21 mi southwest of Moro
    4.8 (19 reviews)

    Sherars Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Moro in Wasco County, number 5 of 9 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Moro.

    Rating
    4.8 (19 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wasco County, OR 97029 (GPS 45.2623, -121.0326)
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  6. The Dalles (historical)

    Dallesport, WA · Klickitat County · 23 mi west of Moro

    The Dalles (historical) lies 23 miles west of Moro in Klickitat County, number 6 of 9 by distance. USGS notes: "French name means ""flagstones,"" named by French Canadian settlers. Replaced by Dalles Dam. Coordinate taken in middle of 12 mile falls group"

    Address
    Klickitat County, WA (GPS 45.6060, -121.1651)
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  7. Celestial Falls

    Moro, OR · Wasco County · 24 mi southwest of Moro

    Celestial Falls lies 24 miles southwest of Moro in Wasco County, number 7 of 9 by distance. USGS notes: 44 ft. high; on the White River in White River Falls State Park, 3.7 mi. E of the community of Tygh Valley; Sec. 7, T4S, R14E, Willamette Meridian

    Address
    Wasco County, OR (GPS 45.2425, -121.0964)
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  8. White River Falls

    Moro, OR · Wasco County · 24 mi southwest of Moro

    White River Falls lies 24 miles southwest of Moro in Wasco County, number 8 of 9 by distance. USGS notes: 90 ft. high; on the White River in White River Falls State Park, 3.7 mi. E of the community of Tygh Valley; Sec. 7, T4S, R14E; Willamette Meridian

    Address
    Wasco County, OR (GPS 45.2427, -121.0974)
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  9. Mill Creek Falls

    Chenoweth, OR · Wasco County · 29 mi west of Moro
    2.5 (2 reviews)

    Mill Creek Falls lies 29 miles west of Moro in Wasco County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Moro. Its own nearest town is Chenoweth.

    Rating
    2.5 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wasco County, OR 97058 (GPS 45.5189, -121.3377)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Moro sits in or near the Columbia River Gorge area of Oregon. The Oregon side of the Gorge has one of the densest clusters of tall waterfalls in North America, many of them lined up along the Historic Columbia River Highway east of Troutdale. Multnomah Falls, an upper and lower fall more than 600 feet tall in total, is the most visited natural site in the state. Latourell Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horsetail Falls are short walks from the old highway, and Wahclella Falls drops in two tiers on Tanner Creek near Cascade Locks. Basalt cliffs, moss, ferns and mist define this region, and its falls run year-round. Read the Oregon waterfall guide.

By direction from Moro: 3 to the southwest, 2 to the west, 2 to the northwest, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Wasco County (6), Sherman County (1), Gilliam County (1), and Klickitat County (1). The average distance is 20.6 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Moro

Horseshoe Falls (9.7 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Moro

Tumwater Falls (16 mi), Celilo Falls (historical) (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Moro

Cushing Falls (21 mi), Sherars Falls (21 mi), The Dalles (historical) (23 mi), Celestial Falls (24 mi), White River Falls (24 mi), Mill Creek Falls (29 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Moro: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Moro, OR?

9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Moro: 1 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 6 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Moro?

Horseshoe Falls in Sherman County is the closest, about 9.7 miles southeast of Moro.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Moro?

Sherars Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 19 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Moro in?

Wasco County (6), Sherman County (1), Gilliam County (1), and Klickitat County (1).

How does Moro compare with other Oregon towns?

Moro ranks 44th of the 75 Oregon towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.