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Paulina Creek Falls

📍 La Pine, OR🥾 0.5 mi round trip · easy🎟 Recreation Pass required May 1–Sept 30 ($5/day or $30/annual Forest Pass, or $80/annual America the Beautiful pass)

An easy, accessible 0.5-mile paved walk to an 80-foot waterfall in central Oregon; recreation pass required seasonally (May 1–Sept. 30).

Getting there

easy0.5 mi round trip80 ftADA accessible

Recreation Pass required May 1–Sept 30 ($5/day or $30/annual Forest Pass, or $80/annual America the Beautiful pass)

Flow / best time to visit

Viewpoint and trail typically open June through October

Our take

Paulina Creek Falls is an easy 0.5-mile paved walk to an 80-foot waterfall within Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The trail is wheelchair-accessible. A recreation pass is required May 1–Sept. 30 ($5/day, $30/annual Forest Pass, or $80/annual America the Beautiful pass). The viewpoint typically operates June–October.

This is an excellent choice for visitors needing accessible routes or those exploring central Oregon. The short distance and paved surface make it suitable for visitors with mobility concerns or those seeking minimal-effort waterfall viewing.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

The viewpoint and trail are typically open June through October; visiting outside this window is not recommended.

How long to budget

under 30 minutes

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible paved trail and picnic areas are available.

Who it suits

Good for

  • visitors who need wheelchair-accessible or paved routes
  • an easy stop in central Oregon
  • exploring Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Skip it if

you cannot arrange a recreation pass from May 1 to Sept. 30, or you visit outside the June–October seasonal opening.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Paulina Creek Falls?

Recreation Pass required May 1–Sept 30 ($5/day or $30/annual Forest Pass, or $80/annual America the Beautiful pass)

How do I get to Paulina Creek Falls?

Via a 0.5-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

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Quick facts

Height80 ft
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitRecreation Pass required May 1–Sept 30 ($5/day or $30/annual Forest Pass, or $80/annual America the Beautiful pass)
Managing agencyU.S. Forest Service — Deschutes National Forest (Newberry National Volcanic Monument)
DogsNot published
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessYes
CountyDeschutes
RegionOregon Cascades
Official pageView source ↗

Source

fs.usda.gov

USFS Deschutes National Forest official recreation area page, checked Aug 2026; accessible paved trail leads to picnic sites and overlook

Checked August 2026.