How many waterfalls are near Bend?

Our map has 43 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Bend, 24 of them within 25 miles. The count uses USGS and OpenStreetMap names as of 2026-09-23; unnamed and seasonal falls are extra.

What is the closest waterfall to Bend?

Lava Island Falls, about 6.4 mi SW of the city centre in a straight line. The drive is usually longer; use the Directions link in the list above.

What is the tallest waterfall near Bend?

Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, Linton Falls at about 600 ft, 29 mi WNW of Bend. Published heights vary between sources.

When is the best time to see waterfalls near Bend?

Winter rain and spring snowmelt keep most Oregon falls running from November through June. Late summer and early fall are the low point, though the biggest falls never stop.

Waterfalls Near Bend: 43 Falls Within 50 Miles

43 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Bend, nearest first, with height and directions.

Waterfalls around Bend at a glance

There are 43 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Bend. The nearest is Lava Island Falls, about 6.4 mi SW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 24 of the 43. All of them are in Oregon.

Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.

How far you have to drive

Within	Named waterfalls
10 miles of Bend	5
25 miles of Bend	24
50 miles of Bend	43

Well-known falls within reach of Bend

Sahalie Falls (39 miWNW) is among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Oregon.

The 15 nearest waterfalls to Bend

Waterfall	Distance	Height	Where
Lava Island Falls	6.4 mi SW	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Upper Falls Deschutes River	7.2 mi SW	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Dillon Falls	8.4 mi SW	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Awbrey Falls	9.5 mi N	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Benham Falls	9.6 mi SSW	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Tumalo Falls	13 mi W	89 ft	Deschutes County, Oregon
Double Falls	13 mi W	not recorded	Oregon
Upper Tumalo Falls	14 mi W	not recorded	Oregon
Cline Falls	15 mi N	20 ft	Deschutes County, Oregon
Whychus Creek Falls	18 mi NW	not recorded	Oregon
Odin Falls	18 mi N	not recorded	Deschutes County, Oregon
Upper Chush Falls	19 mi WNW	223 ft	Deschutes County, Oregon
Chush Falls	19 mi WNW	67 ft	Deschutes County, Oregon
The Cascades	19 mi WNW	not recorded	Oregon
Howlaak Falls	20 mi WNW	70 ft	Oregon

Tallest recorded waterfalls near Bend

Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 12 of the 43 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.

Waterfall	Height	Distance
Linton Falls	600 ft	29 mi WNW
Proxy Falls	226 ft	31 mi WNW
Upper Chush Falls	223 ft	19 mi WNW
Upper Proxy Falls	129 ft	31 mi WNW
Columnar Canyon Falls	125 ft	20 mi WNW
Phoenix Falls	110 ft	20 mi WNW
Tumalo Falls	89 ft	13 mi W
Koosah Falls	74 ft	39 mi WNW
Sahalie Falls	73 ft	39 mi WNW
Howlaak Falls	70 ft	20 mi WNW

Counties with the most falls near Bend

Deschutes County, OR (14), Lane County, OR (7), Linn County, OR (6) and Jefferson County, OR (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.

Before you go

The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.

Waterfalls near other cities: Eugene, Portland, Seattle.

Waterfalls near Bend