Drake Falls
Oregon · 26-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Drake Falls is at 1,230 cfs of flow today, on the upper end of typical conditions.
Expect dry conditions today — don't drive out for this one. Flow is at 1,230 cfs (bottom 0% of the last 30 days, vs. 1,334.8 cfs average). The 7-day NOAA forecast shows no significant rain.
Right now
Streamflow
1,230 cfs
NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT · 19m ago
Overnight
52°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
75°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:33 AM · Sunset 8:57 PM · 15h 24m
Snapshot built 11m ago. Sources: USGS · 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.
Drake Falls sits in Marion County, Oregon. The falls are inside Silver Falls State Park. The base sits at roughly 1,269 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 11 minutes from Lyons. A trail — Canyon Trail — runs within 20 meters of the marked location. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail. The approach is short and gentle enough for young kids.
Is the water flowing right now?
Most waterfall sites don't tell you this. The waterfall itself is almost never gauged, but a USGS streamgage in the same watershed can tell you whether snowmelt has started, peaked, or run dry.
USGS gage 14183000 · 7.1 mi away
NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR
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30-day streamflow
Near 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 1,180 cfs · 104% of last year — similar
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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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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