Clearwater County, Idaho
Waterfalls Near Orofino, ID
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Orofino. Bull Run Creek Falls is the closest at 18 miles to the north. Elk Creek Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Orofino at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near Orofino, Ranked by Distance
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Bull Run Creek Falls
Bull Run Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Orofino, 18 miles to the north in Clearwater County.
- Address
- Clearwater County, ID 83827 (GPS 46.7371, -116.1959)
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Elk Creek Falls
Elk Creek Falls lies 18 miles north of Orofino in Clearwater County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Orofino.
- Rating
- 4.9 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Clearwater County, ID 83827 (GPS 46.7362, -116.1743)
- Known for
- hiking trail, viewing areas, area, beautiful place, falls
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Shoestring Falls
Shoestring Falls lies 43 miles east of Orofino in Idaho County, number 3 of 4 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kamiah.
- Address
- Idaho County, ID 83539 (GPS 46.2785, -115.3904)
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Selway Falls
Selway Falls lies 54 miles southeast of Orofino in Idaho County, number 4 of 4 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Orofino. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 50 feet. Located in sec 2,T31N,R9E, Boise Meridian
- Rating
- 4.8 (23 Google reviews)
- Address
- Idaho County, ID 83539 (GPS 46.0519, -115.3072)
- Known for
- high water, gravel road, campgrounds, picnic, adventure
Where the Waterfalls Are
Orofino sits in or near the North Idaho Panhandle area of Idaho. The Panhandle is Idaho's wettest region, with cedar and hemlock forest that feels closer to the Pacific Northwest than to the Rockies. Glaciers scoured these valleys, leaving steep side drainages where creeks plunge toward the Kootenai River and Lake Pend Oreille. Near Bonners Ferry, Snow Creek Falls and Copper Falls are reached by short forest trails, while Bonner County falls lie around Priest River. Farther south, Fern Falls sits in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains of Shoshone County, and Elk Creek Falls in Clearwater County is a series of drops in a rugged canyon. Moss, ferns and mist define the character here. Read the Idaho waterfall guide.
By direction from Orofino: 2 to the north, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Clearwater County (2) and Idaho County (2). The average distance is 33.4 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Orofino: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Orofino, ID?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Orofino: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Orofino?
Bull Run Creek Falls in Clearwater County is the closest, about 18 miles north of Orofino.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Orofino?
Elk Creek Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 38 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Orofino in?
Clearwater County (2) and Idaho County (2).
How does Orofino compare with other Idaho towns?
Orofino ranks 19th of the 28 Idaho towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.