Starvation Creek Falls
Hood River County, Oregon
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 227 ft (69.2 m)
- Location
- Hood River County, Oregon
- Access status
- Short paved walk to a viewpoint documented
- The walk
- Under 300 feet from the parking lot
- Ground & access
- Paved, accessible walkway. A rough user path beyond the creek gives little better view.
Starvation Creek Falls drops more than 220 feet in two tiers. From the parking lot, follow the paved walkway past the restrooms to the sign for Waterfall. The falls are seen from the concrete walkway and picnic area; a large boulder hides part of the lower tier.
Plan your visit
Starvation Creek State Park paved walkway to the falls viewpoint
The Northwest Waterfall Survey says the falls are seen no more than 300 feet from the parking lot.
Paved, accessible walkway. A rough user path beyond the creek gives little better view.
Where to start
Starvation Creek State Park rest area off I-84 Exit 55, about halfway between Cascade Locks and Hood River. Eastbound access only; westbound drivers must turn around at a later exit. Only 29 parking spaces.
Timing & water
No seasonal limits are mentioned.
Before you go
Oregon Hikers lists a $10 day use fee.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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- Lower Lancaster FallsState trail and Mount Defiance Trail to the lower tier20 ft (6 m) · Hood River County, OR0.9 miW
- Lancaster FallsTrail to the lower tier of the falls231 ft (70.4 m) · Hood River County, OR0.9 miW
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- Summit Creek Falls30 ft (9.1 m) · Hood River County, OR1.9 miW
- Camp Benson FallsPartial guide: the last section uses a powerline maintenance road that is not confirmed as an official trail85 ft (25.9 m) · Hood River County, OR1.9 miW