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
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 242 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee No Fee | Status No closure on file | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 36 ft | Development year-round | Access 3.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 73 ft | Development year-round | Access 0.1 mi hike, paved road | Fee – | Status No closure on file | |
| 168 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 300 ft | Development – | Access 1.9 mi hike, paved road | Fee Mount Rainier National Park entrance fee applies | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 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 |
Photo credits (10)
- Latourell Falls: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridal Veil Falls: SarahMcD, CC BY 2.0
- Wahkeena Falls: John Murphy, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Multnomah Falls: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
- Oneonta Falls: Eatrella, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Punch Bowl Falls: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
- Sahalie Falls: Kingofthedead, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Narada Falls: OlympiaBuebird, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Comet Falls: J Brew, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Proxy Falls: U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain
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.