13 Hidden Waterfalls In Oregon That Will Take Your Breath Away

Simply put, Oregon has no shortage of natural beauty. Wonders abound in the Beaver State, especially those of the waterfall variety. With so many wondrous waterfalls, you may find yourself wondering "Where can I explore some waterfalls near me in Oregon?" The answer? The following 13 hidden waterfalls, which are located all around the state. Take a look and get ready to chase some Oregon waterfalls!

1. Bridal Veil Falls

Located in Multnomah County on Bridal Veil Creek, this place is great for catching a behind-the-scenes look at waterfall beauty. The hike to the falls is accessible, too!

2. Dillon Falls

These falls near Bend are considered a challenging set of white water rapids.

3. Horsetail Falls

Set along the Columbia River Gorge, this is an easily accessible waterfall that you can walk behind!

4. Latourell Falls

This waterfall is located in the Columbia River Gorge at Guy W. Talbot State Park. You don't even need to hike to see it!

5. Metlako Falls

This is a waterfall on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Hood River County. The hike to this waterfall is particularly lovely!

6. Multnomah Falls

This is Oregon's biggest waterfall, found along the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, just a short drive from Portland. Obviously, Multnomah needs no introduction, and is not hidden at all. But it's Oregon's most dazzling crown jewel, and while the fall might not be under-the-radar, perhaps this waterfall restaurant is?

7. Oneonta Gorge

One of several falls along the Columbia River Gorge, hike just one mile to this stunning fall!

8. Punch Bowl Falls

Located on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. In the summer, you can swim in the basin of this incredible waterfall!

9. Shellburg Falls

A 100-foot-high waterfall that has an average breadth of 10 feet in the watershed of Stout Creek, in the Santiam State Forest. This top secret fall is another of Oregon's walk-behind waterfalls!

10. Toketee Falls

Located in Douglas County on the North Umpqua River, this waterfall is a good 60 miles east of Roseburg.

11. Tumalo Falls

This 97-foot waterfall on Tumalo Creek in the Cascade Range is just west of Bend, and hiding right in plain sight!

12. Wahkeena Falls

This waterfall is more subtle than the Multnomah Falls in that its water does not plunge to the ground. This waterfall hike is especially resplendent in the winter.

13. Youngs River

A tributary to the Youngs River, this fall drains in the Northern Oregon Coast Range in the state's northwest corner, and is a delightful place to swim in the summer.

Take our word for it, there are way more waterfalls in Oregon -- this is just the tip of the waterfall iceberg! What Oregon waterfall is your favorite?