Clackamas County, Oregon
Waterfalls Near Oregon City, OR
Oregon City has 17 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Willamette Falls, 0.9 miles southwest of town. Latourell Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 599 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Oregon City. The list includes falls across the line in Washington.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Oregon City at a Glance
17 Waterfalls Near Oregon City, Ranked by Distance
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Willamette Falls
Willamette Falls is the closest named waterfall to Oregon City, 0.9 miles to the southwest in Clackamas County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Massive, horseshoe-shaped falls, 1500 ft. wide & 40 ft. high, set alongside abandoned paper mills.
- Rating
- 4.2 (126 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oregon City, OR 97045
- Known for
- sunset views, creepy vibe, viewpoint, history, photography
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The Falls
The Falls lies 15 miles east of Oregon City in Clackamas County, number 2 of 17 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Estacada.
- Rating
- 4.2 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Eagle Creek, OR 97023
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Middle Falls
Middle Falls lies 18 miles east of Oregon City in Clackamas County, number 3 of 17 by distance. Its own nearest town is Estacada.
- Address
- Clackamas County, OR (GPS 45.2950, -122.2567)
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Pothole Falls
Pothole Falls lies 19 miles northeast of Oregon City in Clark County, number 4 of 17 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Picturesque rushing falls located close to Round Lake, with nearby hiking trails & overlooks.
- Rating
- 4.4 (90 Google reviews)
- Address
- Camas, WA 98607
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Eagle Creek Upper Falls
Eagle Creek Upper Falls lies 21 miles east of Oregon City in Clackamas County, number 5 of 17 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Estacada.
- Rating
- 2.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clackamas County, OR 97023 (GPS 45.2774, -122.1956)
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Upper Latourell Falls
Upper Latourell Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 6 of 17 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Rating
- 4.4 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5305, -122.2212)
- Known for
- hike
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Latourell Falls
Latourell Falls lies 23 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 7 of 17 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. This 249-ft-high gorge waterfall in Guy W. Talbot State Park can be accessed via a trail.
- Rating
- 4.9 (599 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5369, -122.2181)
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Jackson Falls
Jackson Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Oregon City in Washington County, number 8 of 17 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is North Plains.
- Rating
- 1.8 (16 Google reviews)
- Address
- Washington County, OR 97133 (GPS 45.6232, -122.9374)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 25 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 9 of 17 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Rating
- 4.9 (230 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97010 (GPS 45.5543, -122.1802)
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Coopey Falls
Coopey Falls lies 26 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 10 of 17 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 150 feet. Located in sec 14,T1N,R5E, Willamette Meridian
- Rating
- 4.7 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5624, -122.1646)
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Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls lies 27 miles south of Oregon City in Clackamas County, number 11 of 17 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Silverton.
- Rating
- 2.8 (17 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clackamas County, OR 97038 (GPS 44.9672, -122.5396)
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Mist Falls
Mist Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 12 of 17 by distance. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR (GPS 45.5739, -122.1308)
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Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 13 of 17 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Troutdale.
- Rating
- 4.9 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5735, -122.1269)
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Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 14 of 17 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Oregon City. A striking cascade more than 600 ft tall draws visitors to this picturesque spot with hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.7 (6,149 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97014 (GPS 45.5761, -122.1154)
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Wiesendanger Falls
Wiesendanger Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Oregon City in Multnomah County, number 15 of 17 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. USGS notes: In the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, located 0.8 km (0.5 mi) upriver from Multnomah Falls, 1 km (0.6 mi) from the confluence of Multnomah Creek and the Columbia River.
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Multnomah County, OR 97019 (GPS 45.5735, -122.1079)
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Salmon Falls
Salmon Falls lies 29 miles north of Oregon City in Clark County, number 16 of 17 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Venersborg.
- Rating
- 4.0 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clark County, WA 98604 (GPS 45.7578, -122.4245)
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Abiqua Falls
Abiqua Falls lies 30 miles south of Oregon City in Marion County, number 17 of 17 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Oregon City. Its own nearest town is Lyons.
- Rating
- 4.8 (280 Google reviews)
- Address
- Marion County, OR 97375 (GPS 44.9263, -122.5673)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Oregon City sits in or near the Central Cascades and Willamette Foothills area of Oregon. Along the western slope of the Cascades, rivers drain toward the Willamette Valley through forested canyons rich in falls. Silver Falls State Park in Marion County contains a celebrated series, including South Falls and North Falls, which USGS records at 177 and 136 feet. Abiqua Falls in Marion County drops into a basalt amphitheater. On the McKenzie River in Linn County, Sahalie and Koosah falls pour over young lava flows, and Salt Creek Falls in Lane County plunges 286 feet near Willamette Pass. East of the crest, Tumalo Falls drops about 97 feet in the Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Read the Oregon waterfall guide.
By direction from Oregon City: 9 to the northeast, 3 to the east, 2 to the south, 1 to the north, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Multnomah County (8), Clackamas County (5), Clark County (2), Washington County (1), and Marion County (1). The average distance is 23.0 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Oregon City
Willamette Falls (0.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Oregon City
The Falls (15 mi), Middle Falls (18 mi), Pothole Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Oregon City
Eagle Creek Upper Falls (21 mi), Upper Latourell Falls (22 mi), Latourell Falls (23 mi), Jackson Falls (24 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (25 mi), Coopey Falls (26 mi), Fall Creek Falls (27 mi), Mist Falls (27 mi), Wahkeena Falls (28 mi), Multnomah Falls (28 mi), Wiesendanger Falls (28 mi), Salmon Falls (29 mi), Abiqua Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Oregon City: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Oregon City, OR?
17 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Oregon City: 1 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 13 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Oregon City?
Willamette Falls in Clackamas County is the closest, about 0.9 miles southwest of Oregon City.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Oregon City?
Latourell Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 599 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Multnomah Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Oregon City in?
Multnomah County (8), Clackamas County (5), Clark County (2), Washington County (1), and Marion County (1).
How does Oregon City compare with other Oregon towns?
Oregon City ranks 17th of the 75 Oregon towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.