Benton County, Oregon

Waterfalls Near Philomath, OR

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Philomath. The nearest is Green Peak Falls, 15 miles southwest of town. Alsea Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 159 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Philomath.

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

Photo of Alsea Falls in Benton County, Oregon
Pictured: Alsea Falls, OR

Best Waterfalls Near Philomath at a Glance

Photo of Alsea Falls near Junction City, OR
Highest rated

Alsea Falls

4.8 stars from 159 Google reviews.

7 Waterfalls Near Philomath, Ranked by Distance

  1. Green Peak Falls

    Philomath, OR · Benton County · 15 mi southwest of Philomath
    4.6 (50 reviews)

    Green Peak Falls is the closest named waterfall to Philomath, 15 miles to the southwest in Benton County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Philomath.

    Rating
    4.6 (50 Google reviews)
    Address
    Benton County, OR 97324 (GPS 44.3359, -123.4946)
    Known for
    narrow path, steep section, view from above, easy hike, swimming area
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  2. Alsea Falls

    Junction City, OR · Benton County · 16 mi southwest of Philomath
    4.8 (159 reviews)

    Alsea Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Philomath in Benton County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Philomath. Its own nearest town is Junction City.

    Rating
    4.8 (159 Google reviews)
    Address
    Benton County, OR 97456 (GPS 44.3264, -123.4918)
    Known for
    trails to falls, zen atmosphere, easy access waterfall, vault bathrooms, scenic drive
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  3. Fall Creek Falls

    Waldport, OR · Lincoln County · 21 mi southwest of Philomath
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Fall Creek Falls lies 21 miles southwest of Philomath in Lincoln County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Philomath. Its own nearest town is Waldport.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lincoln County, OR 97324 (GPS 44.3918, -123.7398)
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  4. Berry Creek Falls

    Dallas, OR · Polk County · 22 mi north of Philomath
    3.7 (7 reviews)

    Berry Creek Falls lies 22 miles north of Philomath in Polk County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Philomath. Its own nearest town is Dallas.

    Rating
    3.7 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Polk County, OR 97344 (GPS 44.8565, -123.4701)
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  5. Silver Falls

    Grand Ronde, OR · Polk County · 27 mi northwest of Philomath
    3.0 (9 reviews)

    Silver Falls lies 27 miles northwest of Philomath in Polk County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Philomath. Its own nearest town is Grand Ronde.

    Rating
    3.0 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Polk County, OR 97344 (GPS 44.9032, -123.5851)
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  6. Cascade Falls

    Waldport, OR · Lincoln County · 28 mi southwest of Philomath

    Cascade Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Philomath in Lincoln County, number 6 of 7 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waldport.

    Address
    Lincoln County, OR 97390 (GPS 44.3193, -123.8554)
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  7. Valsetz Falls

    Rose Lodge, OR · Lincoln County · 29 mi northwest of Philomath
    5.0 (4 reviews)

    Valsetz Falls lies 29 miles northwest of Philomath in Lincoln County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Philomath. Its own nearest town is Rose Lodge.

    Rating
    5.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lincoln County, OR (GPS 44.8623, -123.7340)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Philomath sits in or near the Coast Range area of Oregon. The Coast Range receives some of the heaviest rainfall in the continental United States, and its streams fall off basalt and sandstone ledges through dense forests of Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Drift Creek Falls in Lincoln County is viewed from a suspension bridge over a canyon, and Youngs River Falls in Clatsop County spills into a pool in a forested setting near Astoria. Tillamook State Forest holds falls such as Fern Rock Falls, and Coos County has its own cluster in the southern Coast Range. Coastal falls run strongest in winter and spring, when Pacific storms bring steady rain. Read the Oregon waterfall guide.

By direction from Philomath: 4 to the southwest, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the north. They are spread across Lincoln County (3), Benton County (2), and Polk County (2). The average distance is 22.8 miles.

By Distance

10 to 20 miles of Philomath

Green Peak Falls (15 mi), Alsea Falls (16 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Philomath

Fall Creek Falls (21 mi), Berry Creek Falls (22 mi), Silver Falls (27 mi), Cascade Falls (28 mi), Valsetz Falls (29 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Philomath: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Philomath, OR?

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Philomath: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Philomath?

Green Peak Falls in Benton County is the closest, about 15 miles southwest of Philomath.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Philomath?

Alsea Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 159 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Philomath in?

Lincoln County (3), Benton County (2), and Polk County (2).

How does Philomath compare with other Oregon towns?

Philomath ranks 59th of the 75 Oregon towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.