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Natural Wonders

Journey across the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region and discover all the adventures and activities this area has to offer. An ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts, this region will cater to your desires and keep you connected with the rich wonders that abound throughout the land. From the sandy slopes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to the tranquil hot springs in the Cascades, you're never far from scenic lakes, mountains, seaside cliffs, or cascading waterfalls.

Experience the natural beauty and serenity of the eight diverse rivers in this region that offer access for fishing, tubing, kayaking, or canoeing. Hit the beach, drive along the scenic by-ways of the Pacific coastal highway, or grab your camera and capture the stunning rhododendron blossoms in area parks. Year round adventures await you in the gorgeous backdrop of the Willamette Valley, Pacific Coast, and Cascade Mountains.

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Brice Creek Falls
  • Brice Creek Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.767.5000
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

The Brice Creek corridor is a scenic, rocky canyon with numerous small waterfalls and pools in the creek. The .3 mile (.5 km) wheelchair-accessible trail from Cedar Campground MORE >>

Diamond Creek Falls
  • Salt Creek Falls Observation Site
  • East of MP 58 on Hwy 58
  • Oakridge OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Fan shaped Diamond Creek falls drops 70-90 feet (21-27 m) and tiered Lower Falls drops 200-500 feet (61-76 m). To view the falls follow Diamond Creek Falls Trail #3598 from the MORE >>

Kentucky Falls
  • Forest Service Road 919
  • Mapleton OR 97453
  • Region: Florence
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

80-90 foot (24-27 m) twin waterfalls spilling over a cliff surrounded by Douglas fir and Western Hemlock. From Hwy 126, approximately 12.5 miles (20.1 km) east of Mapleton, turn MORE >>

Koosah Falls
  • Highway 126
  • 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy126
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Falls 80-120 feet (24-37 m) over an abrupt lava cap to the waiting pool below. Take Highway 126, turn left at Ice Cap Campground, then to a small parking area. MORE >>

Proxy Falls
  • HWY 242
  • Near Milepost #64 on Highway 242 (closed in winter
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: McKenzie River
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass. A true sense of deep-forest solitude and mountain beauty is found at Proxy Falls. Travel along the 1+ mile (1.6 km) loop trail through open MORE >>

Sahalie Falls
  • Hwy 126
  • 18 miles (29 km) east of McKenzie Bridge on Hwy 12
  • McKenzie Bridge OR 97413
  • Phone: 541.822.3381
  • Region: Eugene Oregon
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Sahalie Falls plunges 100 feet (30 m) over a lava dam and then tumbles 40 feet (12 m) in a series of cascades. The Sahalie Falls viewpoint is wheelchair accessible. Koosah Falls, MORE >>

Salmon Creek Falls
  • 4 Miles E of Oakridge, Road 24
  • Oakridge OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Salmon Creek Falls is a small 5-10 foot (1.5-3 m) drop in the creek. The day use area makes a great spot for picnicking and kayaking. Take Highway 58 to Salmon Creek Hatchery MORE >>

Salt Creek Falls
  • Approximately 6 miles (10 km) west of
  • Willamette Pass at Milepost 58.6
  • Oakridge OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.2283
  • Region: Cascade Mountains
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Day Use Fee Area/Northwest Forest Pass. Oregon's second-highest waterfall, Salt Creek Falls is a popular place for visitors to explore. Viewing platforms are wheelchair-accessible MORE >>

Siuslaw Falls
  • Siuslaw Falls Rd
  • Past MP 36 on Siuslaw Rd
  • Lorane OR 97451
  • Phone: 541.683.6606
  • Region: Willamette Valley
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Picturesque Siuslaw Falls provides a great backdrop for a morning of fishing, a summer swim in the creek or a fall photo shoot. The park is approximately 28 miles from MORE >>

Sweet Creek Falls
  • Sweet Creek Rd
  • Mapleton OR 97453
  • Phone: 541.902.8526
  • Region: Florence
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

At Siuslaw bridge in Mapleton, leave Highway 126 and go south on Sweet Creek Road. A beautiful 11-mile (18-km) drive will take you to the first trailhead. Eleven waterfalls in all. MORE >>

Trestle Creek Falls
  • Brice Creek Rd
  • Park before the bridge at Brice/Champion Creek Trailhead
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.767.5000
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

Enjoy this scenic 60-foot waterfall nestled in a moss-covered rock grotto surrounded by a towering old-growth forest. A moderate .6 mile (1 km) narrow, meandering trail offers a MORE >>

Wildwood Falls
  • Lower Brice Creek Rd
  • Cottage Grove OR 97424
  • Region: Cottage Grove
  • Subcategory: Waterfalls

The Row River has incised a few channels in the small basalt cliff creating the falls, and thusly forming 3-4 different segments. On sunny days, you'll likely see local swimmers in MORE >>

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