Oregon's second-highest single-drop waterfall at 286 feet, viewable from a free, wheelchair-accessible observation platform.
Salt Creek Falls is a 286-foot waterfall—Oregon’s second-highest single-drop—viewable from a free, wheelchair-accessible observation platform. A base-of-falls trail is available for visitors able to hike, but that trail is not wheelchair-accessible.
This is an ideal stop for visitors needing accessible viewing or seeking to see a very tall waterfall without effort or cost. The observation platform provides a clear view suitable for photography and quick sightseeing.
The observation platform is year-round; water flow is typically highest in winter and spring.
under 15 minutes
The observation platform is wheelchair-accessible; the base-of-falls trail is not.
you want to hike to the base of the falls (note: the base-of-falls trail is not wheelchair-accessible).
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
We track 4 waterfalls in Willamette Valley, 1 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Lane. All Willamette Valley waterfalls →
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USFS Willamette National Forest official recreation info, checked Aug 2026 — Oregon's second-highest single-drop waterfall; observation platform is wheelchair accessible, base-of-falls trail is not
Checked August 2026.