Updated July 2026
White River Falls
White River Falls drops roughly 75 feet over a broad horseshoe-shaped basalt ledge in north-central Oregon's high desert, often splitting into several segments. A steep trail descends past a historic 1910 hydroelectric plant toward Lower White River Falls.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Oregon State Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
White River Falls drops about 75 feet. That makes it the 309th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 56% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The White River Falls Trail reaches it about 1.4 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Tygh Valley. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Oregon State Parks for closures and current conditions.
Spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Oregon waterfalls
- Abiqua Falls · 92 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls · 118 ft
- Butte Creek Falls · 78 ft
- Clearwater Falls · 30 ft
- Double Falls · 178 ft
- Drift Creek Falls · 75 ft
- Dry Creek Falls · 74 ft
- Elowah Falls · 213 ft
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