Tillamook County, Oregon

Waterfalls Near Tillamook, OR

There are 17 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Tillamook, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site, 7.5 miles southeast of town. Fern Rock Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 62 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site in Tillamook County, Oregon
Pictured: Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site, OR

Best Waterfalls Near Tillamook at a Glance

Photo of Ki-a-Kuts Falls near Yamhill, OR
With recorded history

Ki-a-Kuts Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

17 Waterfalls Near Tillamook, Ranked by Distance

  1. Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site

    Tillamook, OR · Tillamook County · 7.5 mi southeast of Tillamook
    4.6 (128 reviews)

    Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site is the closest named waterfall to Tillamook, 7.5 miles to the southeast in Tillamook County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Tillamook.

    Rating
    4.6 (128 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97141 (GPS 45.3625, -123.7694)
    Known for
    short hike, beautiful trees, tall waterfall, walk to falls viewpoint, trail closure
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  2. Munson Creek Falls

    Tillamook, OR · Tillamook County · 7.7 mi southeast of Tillamook

    Munson Creek Falls lies 7.7 miles southeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 2 of 17 by distance.

    Address
    Tillamook County, OR (GPS 45.3618, -123.7610)
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  3. Kilchis Falls

    Bay City, OR · Tillamook County · 14 mi northeast of Tillamook
    4.5 (12 reviews)

    Kilchis Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 3 of 17 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Bay City.

    Rating
    4.5 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR (GPS 45.6054, -123.6512)
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  4. Wilson Falls

    Tillamook, OR · Tillamook County · 15 mi northeast of Tillamook
    4.0 (13 reviews)

    Wilson Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 4 of 17 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook.

    Rating
    4.0 (13 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97141 (GPS 45.5707, -123.5707)
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  5. Nehalem Falls

    Rockaway Beach, OR · Tillamook County · 19 mi north of Tillamook
    5.0 (7 reviews)

    Nehalem Falls lies 19 miles north of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 5 of 17 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Rockaway Beach.

    Rating
    5.0 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97131 (GPS 45.7273, -123.7729)
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  6. Nenamusa Falls

    Willamina, OR · Tillamook County · 19 mi southeast of Tillamook
    3.8 (5 reviews)

    Nenamusa Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 6 of 17 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Willamina.

    Rating
    3.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97108 (GPS 45.2429, -123.5971)
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  7. Ki-a-Kuts Falls

    Yamhill, OR · Washington County · 22 mi east of Tillamook
    3.5 (2 reviews)

    Ki-a-Kuts Falls lies 22 miles east of Tillamook in Washington County, number 7 of 17 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. USGS notes: Located along the Tualatin River, 518 m (1,700 ft) upriver from the mouth of Maple Creek, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) N of Barney Reservoir, 23 km (14 mi) WSW of the community of Forest Grove; in Tillamook State Forest.

    Rating
    3.5 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Washington County, OR 97148 (GPS 45.4665, -123.3879)
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  8. Fern Rock Falls

    Banks, OR · Tillamook County · 22 mi northeast of Tillamook
    4.7 (62 reviews)

    Fern Rock Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 8 of 17 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. USGS notes: Located in Tillamook State Forest, along Fern Rock Creek, just upstream of its junction with Devils Lake Fork, 4.5 km (2.8 mi) north of Woods Point.

    Rating
    4.7 (62 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97141 (GPS 45.6073, -123.4373)
    Known for
    short walk, easy walk, easy access, road trip stop, location
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  9. University Falls

    Banks, OR · Tillamook County · 24 mi northeast of Tillamook
    4.6 (86 reviews)

    University Falls lies 24 miles northeast of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 9 of 17 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Banks.

    Rating
    4.6 (86 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97119 (GPS 45.5998, -123.3940)
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  10. Gunaldo Falls

    Rose Lodge, OR · Yamhill County · 25 mi south of Tillamook

    Gunaldo Falls lies 25 miles south of Tillamook in Yamhill County, number 10 of 17 by distance. Its own nearest town is Rose Lodge.

    Address
    Yamhill County, OR 97122 (GPS 45.1040, -123.7740)
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  11. North Fork Falls

    Cannon Beach, OR · Clatsop County · 25 mi north of Tillamook
    3.3 (3 reviews)

    North Fork Falls lies 25 miles north of Tillamook in Clatsop County, number 11 of 17 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Cannon Beach.

    Rating
    3.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Clatsop County, OR 97131 (GPS 45.8109, -123.7499)
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  12. Haines Falls

    Yamhill, OR · Washington County · 25 mi east of Tillamook
    1.8 (5 reviews)

    Haines Falls lies 25 miles east of Tillamook in Washington County, number 12 of 17 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Yamhill.

    Rating
    1.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Washington County, OR 97148 (GPS 45.4654, -123.3203)
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  13. Little Falls

    Cannon Beach, OR · Clatsop County · 26 mi northeast of Tillamook

    Little Falls lies 26 miles northeast of Tillamook in Clatsop County, number 13 of 17 by distance. Its own nearest town is Cannon Beach.

    Address
    Clatsop County, OR (GPS 45.7996, -123.6182)
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  14. Lee Falls

    Forest Grove, OR · Washington County · 27 mi east of Tillamook
    3.1 (48 reviews)

    Lee Falls lies 27 miles east of Tillamook in Washington County, number 14 of 17 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Forest Grove.

    Rating
    3.1 (48 Google reviews)
    Address
    Washington County, OR 97148 (GPS 45.4652, -123.2846)
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  15. Chitwood Falls

    Rose Lodge, OR · Tillamook County · 27 mi south of Tillamook
    3.0 (2 reviews)

    Chitwood Falls lies 27 miles south of Tillamook in Tillamook County, number 15 of 17 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is Rose Lodge.

    Rating
    3.0 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Tillamook County, OR 97149 (GPS 45.0740, -123.9937)
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  16. Baker Creek Falls

    McMinnville, OR · Yamhill County · 28 mi southeast of Tillamook
    3.1 (18 reviews)

    Baker Creek Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Tillamook in Yamhill County, number 16 of 17 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Tillamook. Its own nearest town is McMinnville.

    Rating
    3.1 (18 Google reviews)
    Address
    Yamhill County, OR 97128 (GPS 45.2596, -123.3457)
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  17. Little Lee Falls

    Yamhill, OR · Washington County · 28 mi east of Tillamook

    Little Lee Falls lies 28 miles east of Tillamook in Washington County, number 17 of 17 by distance. Its own nearest town is Yamhill.

    Address
    Washington County, OR (GPS 45.4513, -123.2643)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Tillamook sits in or near the Coast Range area of Oregon. The Coast Range receives some of the heaviest rainfall in the continental United States, and its streams fall off basalt and sandstone ledges through dense forests of Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Drift Creek Falls in Lincoln County is viewed from a suspension bridge over a canyon, and Youngs River Falls in Clatsop County spills into a pool in a forested setting near Astoria. Tillamook State Forest holds falls such as Fern Rock Falls, and Coos County has its own cluster in the southern Coast Range. Coastal falls run strongest in winter and spring, when Pacific storms bring steady rain. Read the Oregon waterfall guide.

By direction from Tillamook: 5 to the northeast, 4 to the east, 4 to the southeast, 2 to the north, and 2 to the south. They are spread across Tillamook County (9), Washington County (4), Yamhill County (2), and Clatsop County (2). The average distance is 21.3 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Tillamook

Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site (7.5 mi), Munson Creek Falls (7.7 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Tillamook

Kilchis Falls (14 mi), Wilson Falls (15 mi), Nehalem Falls (19 mi), Nenamusa Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Tillamook

Ki-a-Kuts Falls (22 mi), Fern Rock Falls (22 mi), University Falls (24 mi), Gunaldo Falls (25 mi), North Fork Falls (25 mi), Haines Falls (25 mi), Little Falls (26 mi), Lee Falls (27 mi), Chitwood Falls (27 mi), Baker Creek Falls (28 mi), Little Lee Falls (28 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Tillamook: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Tillamook, OR?

17 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Tillamook: 2 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 11 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Tillamook?

Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site in Tillamook County is the closest, about 7.5 miles southeast of Tillamook.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Tillamook?

Fern Rock Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 62 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Tillamook in?

Tillamook County (9), Washington County (4), Yamhill County (2), and Clatsop County (2).

How does Tillamook compare with other Oregon towns?

Tillamook ranks 16th of the 75 Oregon towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.