Lane County, Oregon
Waterfalls Near Junction City, OR
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Junction City. The nearest is Alsea Falls, 16 miles northwest of town. Alsea Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 159 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Junction City.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Junction City at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Junction City, Ranked by Distance
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Alsea Falls
Alsea Falls is the closest named waterfall to Junction City, 16 miles to the northwest in Benton County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Junction City.
- Rating
- 4.8 (159 Google reviews)
- Address
- Benton County, OR 97456 (GPS 44.3264, -123.4918)
- Known for
- trails to falls, zen atmosphere, easy access waterfall, vault bathrooms, scenic drive
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Green Peak Falls
Green Peak Falls lies 16 miles northwest of Junction City in Benton County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Philomath.
- Rating
- 4.6 (50 Google reviews)
- Address
- Benton County, OR 97324 (GPS 44.3359, -123.4946)
- Known for
- narrow path, steep section, view from above, easy hike, swimming area
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Siuslaw Falls
Siuslaw Falls lies 26 miles south of Junction City in Lane County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Veneta.
- Rating
- 3.9 (34 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lane County, OR 97451 (GPS 43.8537, -123.3645)
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Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls lies 29 miles northwest of Junction City in Lincoln County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Waldport.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lincoln County, OR 97324 (GPS 44.3918, -123.7398)
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The Horn
The Horn lies 31 miles west of Junction City in Lane County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Florence.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lane County, OR 97480 (GPS 44.0651, -123.7901)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 33 miles west of Junction City in Lincoln County, number 6 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Waldport.
- Address
- Lincoln County, OR 97390 (GPS 44.3193, -123.8554)
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Upper Kentucky Falls
Upper Kentucky Falls lies 36 miles southwest of Junction City in Douglas County, number 7 of 12 by distance. USGS notes: In Siuslaw National Forest, along Kentucky Creek.
- Address
- Douglas County, OR (GPS 43.9282, -123.8025)
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Lower Kentucky Falls
Lower Kentucky Falls lies 36 miles southwest of Junction City in Douglas County, number 8 of 12 by distance. USGS notes: This is a waterfall approximately 100’ high, on Kentucky Creek. It is located approximately 2 miles downstream from the Siuslaw National Forest’s Kentucky Falls Trailhead.
- Address
- Douglas County, OR (GPS 43.9313, -123.8157)
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North Fork Falls
North Fork Falls lies 36 miles southwest of Junction City in Douglas County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Florence.
- Rating
- 4.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Douglas County, OR 97453 (GPS 43.9324, -123.8175)
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Chichester Falls
Chichester Falls lies 37 miles southeast of Junction City in Lane County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Junction City. Its own nearest town is Lowell.
- Rating
- 4.3 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lane County, OR 97438 (GPS 43.9702, -122.5379)
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls lies 38 miles east of Junction City in Linn County, number 11 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Sweet Home.
- Address
- Linn County, OR (GPS 44.3756, -122.4684)
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Lower Soda Falls
Lower Soda Falls lies 38 miles east of Junction City in Linn County, number 12 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Sweet Home.
- Address
- Linn County, OR (GPS 44.4078, -122.4754)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Junction City sits in or near the Central Cascades and Willamette Foothills area of Oregon. Along the western slope of the Cascades, rivers drain toward the Willamette Valley through forested canyons rich in falls. Silver Falls State Park in Marion County contains a celebrated series, including South Falls and North Falls, which USGS records at 177 and 136 feet. Abiqua Falls in Marion County drops into a basalt amphitheater. On the McKenzie River in Linn County, Sahalie and Koosah falls pour over young lava flows, and Salt Creek Falls in Lane County plunges 286 feet near Willamette Pass. East of the crest, Tumalo Falls drops about 97 feet in the Deschutes National Forest near Bend. Read the Oregon waterfall guide.
By direction from Junction City: 3 to the northwest and 1 to the south. They are spread across Benton County (2), Lane County (1), and Lincoln County (1). The average distance is 22.0 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Junction City
Alsea Falls (16 mi), Green Peak Falls (16 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Junction City
Siuslaw Falls (26 mi), Fall Creek Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Junction City: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Junction City, OR?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Junction City: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Junction City?
Alsea Falls in Benton County is the closest, about 16 miles northwest of Junction City.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Junction City?
Alsea Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 159 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Junction City in?
Benton County (2), Lane County (1), and Lincoln County (1).
How does Junction City compare with other Oregon towns?
Junction City ranks 68th of the 75 Oregon towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.