Drake Falls
Oregon · 26-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
57°F
Sunny
Tonight
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:40 AM · Sunset 8:34 PM · 14h 54m
Snapshot built 9m ago. Sources: NWS PQR.
Drake Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon. It drops roughly 26 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.
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 | 46 | 35 | 12.9 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 45 | 33 | 7.5 | 9.4 |
| Mar | 48 | 33 | 7.1 | 11 |
| Apr | 54 | 37 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| May | 61 | 44 | 5.8 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 69 | 49 | 4.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 54 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 55 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 45 | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 49 | 37 | 10.9 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 46 | 35 | 14 | 9.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Falls (this page) | — | 26 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lower North Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Middle North Falls | 0 mi | 105 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Double Falls | 0 mi | 184 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Winter Falls | 0 mi | 135 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Twin Falls | 1 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
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Similar height (~26 ft)
- Black Eagle Falls26 ft
- Cooper Canyon Falls26 ft
- Falls Ridge Waterfall26 ft
- High Rock Falls26 ft
- Little Moore Cove Falls26 ft
Questions visitors ask about Drake 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 Drake Falls?
Drake Falls is 26 feet (8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Drake Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Drake Falls is inside Silver Falls State Park. 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.
Can I bring my dog to Drake Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Silver Falls State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Drake Falls?
No entrance fee. Silver Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Drake Falls from a major city?
Drake Falls is 8 miles from Lyons (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.8897, -122.6461
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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