Lower South Falls
Oregon · 92-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Lower South Falls is running at 1,380 cfs — well above seasonal normal.
Right now
Streamflow
1,380 cfs
NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT · 17m ago
Overnight
53°F
Clear
Saturday
85°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:23 AM · Sunset 8:57 PM · 15h 34m
Snapshot built 7m ago. Sources: USGS · NWS PQR.
Lower South Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon. It drops roughly 92 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.
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 mi away
NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, OR
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30-day streamflow
Near 30-day average↻ Same date last year: 1,350 cfs · 113% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower South Falls (this page) | — | 92 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Frenchie Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| South Falls | 0 mi | 177 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Drake Falls | 1 mi | 26 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lower North Falls | 1 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Middle North Falls | 1 mi | 105 ft | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Lower South 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 Lower South Falls?
Lower South Falls is 92 feet (28 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Lower South Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lower South 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 Lower South 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 Lower South Falls?
No entrance fee. Silver Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Lower South Falls from a major city?
Lower South Falls is 8 miles from Sublimity (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.8856, -122.6612
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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