Deschutes Falls
Washington · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Sunrise 5:33 AM · Sunset 8:39 PM · 15h 6m
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Deschutes Falls is a waterfall in Thurston County, Washington. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Little Mashel Upper Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Little Mashel Middle Falls | 7 mi | 66 ft | — | — | — |
| Little Mashel Lower Falls | 7 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Wildcat Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Tornado Falls | 13 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Deschutes Falls from a major city?
Deschutes Falls is 6 miles from La Grande (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.8028, -122.4155
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikidata (Q102327038)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102327038
GeoNames (5792253)
https://www.geonames.org/5792253/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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