Chush Falls
Oregon · 67-foot drop · Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area) · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Chush Falls is a waterfall in Deschutes County, Oregon. It drops roughly 67 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Chush Falls, also known as Lower Squaw Creek Falls and Lower Whychus Falls, is a waterfall formed along Whychus Creek on the north skirt of North Sister, west side of the city of Bend in Deschutes County, Oregon. Access to Chush Falls is from Forest Service Road 16, south of Highway 242. The trail to the falls ends at the canyon rim overlooking the falls, but unmarked paths lead down to the base of the waterfall.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 27 | 10.8 | 22.2 |
| Feb | 36 | 24 | 6.4 | 18.4 |
| Mar | 38 | 25 | 5.2 | 20 |
| Apr | 43 | 29 | 5.1 | 15.2 |
| May | 51 | 35 | 4.1 | 12.4 |
| Jun | 63 | 44 | 2.6 | 5 |
| Jul | 77 | 54 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 53 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 68 | 48 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 55 | 39 | 3.6 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 41 | 29 | 8.8 | 17.6 |
| Dec | 38 | 27 | 11.8 | 21.6 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chush Falls (this page) | — | 67 ft | — | — | — |
| The Cascades | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Columnar Canyon Falls | 0 mi | 125 ft | — | — | — |
| Upper Chush Falls | 0 mi | 223 ft | — | — | — |
| Howlaak Falls | 1 mi | 70 ft | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Falls | 1 mi | 110 ft | — | — | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~67 ft)
- Lower North Fork Falls67 ft
- Maumee Falls East67 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls66 ft
- Buckeye Falls66 ft
- Buttermilk Falls66 ft
Questions visitors ask about Chush Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Chush Falls?
Chush Falls is 67 feet (20.4 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Chush Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Chush Falls is inside Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Wild Area). We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
How far is Chush Falls from a major city?
Chush Falls is 12 miles from Sisters (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.1498, -121.6830
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chush_Falls
Wikidata (Q30627039)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30627039
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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