Fall River Falls

Deschutes County, Oregon

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Deschutes County, Oregon
Access status: State park trail to the falls
The walk: About 1/4 mile one way, per the Northwest Waterfall Survey
Ground & access: Gentle, nearly level trail through pine forest. Boggy riverbank; many mosquitoes in spring and early summer. Trails are shared with bikes and horses.

Oregon Hikers: Fall River Day-use Trailhead

Fall River Falls is a 14-foot step on the spring-fed Fall River; the lip is about 75 feet wide. From the Fall River Day-use Trailhead, the trail goes below the parking area and turns right to follow the river, which is often hidden by willow thickets. At a quiet bend, a signpost points left for Falls, and the falls trail drops gently to the river. Return the same way, or continue on the Fall River Loop.

Plan your visit

Fall River Day-use Trailhead in LaPine State Park, along the Fall River Loop to the signed falls spur

Northwest Waterfall Survey: from the large parking area just before the Fall River crossing, a trail leads to the falls in about 1/4 mile.

Gentle, nearly level trail through pine forest. Boggy riverbank; many mosquitoes in spring and early summer. Trails are shared with bikes and horses.

Where to start

Fall River Day-use Trailhead on Deschutes River Road in LaPine State Park; after crossing the Fall River, turn left into the parking area.

Timing & water

Oregon State Parks says the Fall River area is open year-round. The river is spring-fed and keeps a steady flow all year.

Before you go

Oregon State Parks: a day-use parking permit is required; a 1-day permit can be bought on site.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Deschutes County, Oregon.

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