A free-to-view, roadside 97-foot waterfall in central Oregon; access road and day-use area close seasonally (typically May–October only).
$5 day-use fee (or Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful pass)
Access road and day-use area close in winter/spring due to snow, typically open May through October
Tumalo Falls is a 97-foot waterfall viewable from a short paved overlook at Deschutes National Forest. A $5 day-use fee applies (or Northwest Forest Pass/America the Beautiful pass). The access road and day-use area typically close in winter/spring due to snow and reopen around May.
Confirm seasonal opening before driving. This is an ideal quick stop for travelers in central Oregon seeking minimal-effort waterfall viewing. The paved overlook makes access straightforward for visitors with mobility concerns.
The access road and day-use area typically open in May and close in winter/spring due to snow; confirm seasonal status before driving.
under 15 minutes
you visit outside the typical May–October season, or you need restrooms/facilities beyond the day-use area.
$5 day-use fee (or Northwest Forest Pass / America the Beautiful pass)
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
We track 17 waterfalls in Oregon Cascades, 1 of which are roadside like this one.
There is 1 other waterfall we track in Deschutes. All Oregon Cascades waterfalls →
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USFS Deschutes National Forest, checked Aug 2026 — falls viewable from a short paved overlook near the day-use parking area
Checked August 2026.