Waterfalls near Eugene

45 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Eugene, nearest first, with height and directions.

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    Waterfall names and positions: USGS Geographic Names Information System (public domain) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Heights are from OpenStreetMap where a mapper recorded one. Data as of September 2026. Always check the land manager for trail status, closures and parking before you go.

    Waterfalls around Eugene at a glance

    There are 45 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Eugene. The nearest is Siuslaw Falls, about 19 mi SW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 17 of the 45. 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

    WithinNamed waterfalls
    10 miles of Eugene0
    25 miles of Eugene2
    50 miles of Eugene45

    Well-known falls within reach of Eugene

    Salt Creek Falls (41 miESE) is among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Oregon.

    The 15 nearest waterfalls to Eugene

    WaterfallDistanceHeightWhere
    Siuslaw Falls 19 mi SW not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Waters of Mormon 25 mi NW not recorded Oregon
    Alsea Falls 28 mi NW not recorded Benton County, Oregon
    Wildwood Falls 28 mi SSE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Brice Creek Falls 28 mi SSE 13 ft Oregon
    Chichester Falls 28 mi ESE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Green Peak Falls 28 mi NW not recorded Benton County, Oregon
    Spirit Falls 31 mi SE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Moonfalls 32 mi SE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Moon Falls 32 mi SE not recorded Oregon
    Pinard Falls 33 mi SE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Royal Terrace Falls 35 mi NE not recorded Oregon
    The Horn 35 mi W not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Upper Trestle Creek Falls 35 mi SE not recorded Lane County, Oregon
    Lower Trestle Creek Falls 35 mi SE not recorded Lane County, Oregon

    Tallest recorded waterfalls near Eugene

    Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 4 of the 45 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.

    WaterfallHeightDistance
    North Fork Falls410 ft37 mi WSW
    Lower Kentucky Falls384 ft37 mi WSW
    Upper Kentucky Falls289 ft37 mi WSW
    Brice Creek Falls13 ft28 mi SSE

    Counties with the most falls near Eugene

    Lane County, OR (17), Linn County, OR (6), Douglas County, OR (4), Benton County, OR (2) and Lincoln 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: Bend, Portland, Seattle.

    Waterfalls near Eugene: common questions

    How many waterfalls are near Eugene?

    Our map has 45 named waterfalls within 50 miles of Eugene, 2 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 Eugene?

    Siuslaw Falls, about 19 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 Eugene?

    Among falls with a height recorded in OpenStreetMap, North Fork Falls at about 410 ft, 37 mi WSW of Eugene. Published heights vary between sources.

    When is the best time to see waterfalls near Eugene?

    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.