Lower Butte Creek Falls
Oregon · height not recorded · Santiam State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Lower Butte Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Butte Creek Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | Free |
| Butte Creek Falls | 0 mi | 79 ft | — | — | Free |
| Upper Butte Creek Falls | 0 mi | 26 ft | — | — | Free |
| Upper Abiqua Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Abiqua Falls | 3 mi | 92 ft | hard · 3.9 mi | N | Free |
| Fall Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Lower Butte Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Lower Butte Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lower Butte Creek Falls is inside Santiam State Forest. 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.
Is there a fee to visit Lower Butte Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Santiam State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Lower Butte Creek Falls from a major city?
Lower Butte Creek Falls is 11 miles from Lyons (about 16 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.9240, -122.5125
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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