Waterfalls Near Portland

10 waterfalls are within 120 miles of Portland. The closest is Latourell Falls, about 22 miles away in a straight line. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 7 need a hike. 5 have a closure or hazard note on file.

Distances are straight-line miles from Portland, not driving distance.

  • No closure on file
  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 10 of 10 waterfalls

Name Height Flows Access Fee Status
Latourell Falls Multnomah County 22 mi
249 ft Development – Access 2.4 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Oregon day-use parking permit $10/vehicle/day residents ($12 non-residents) at permit lots. Status No closure on file
Bridal Veil Falls Multnomah County 24 mi
118 ft Development – Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road Fee No trailhead pass required at Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint (Oregon State Parks). Status No closure on file
Wahkeena Falls Multnomah County 27 mi
242 ft Development – Access paved road Fee No Fee Status No closure on file
Multnomah Falls Multnomah County 28 mi
620 ft Development – Access paved road Fee I-84 Exit 31 lot free with timed-use permit in peak season ($2 Recreation.gov fee). Lodge lot privately operated. Status No closure on file
Oneonta Falls Multnomah County 30 mi
100 ft Development – Access 0.3 mi hike, paved road Fee No Northwest Forest Pass required at the Oneonta Gorge pullout (Friends of the Columbia Gorge trail listing). Status Closure or warning on file
Punch Bowl Falls Hood River County 39 mi
36 ft Development year-round Access 3.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Sahalie Falls Linn County 87 mi
73 ft Development year-round Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road Fee – Status No closure on file
Narada Falls Lewis County 98 mi
168 ft Development – Access paved road Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies Status Closure or warning on file
Comet Falls Pierce County 98 mi
300 ft Development – Access 1.9 mi hike, paved road Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies Status Closure or warning on file
Proxy Falls Lane County 100 mi
226 ft Development – Access 1.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Day use $5 per vehicle at Proxy Falls Trailhead, or valid Northwest Forest Pass / interagency pass. Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

What is the closest waterfall to Portland?

Latourell Falls, about 22 miles away in a straight line.

Are there free waterfalls near Portland?

Yes. No fee on record for Wahkeena Falls. Each page cites its source.

Are any waterfalls near Portland closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Oneonta Falls, Punch Bowl Falls, Narada Falls, Comet Falls, and Proxy Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

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