Middle North Falls
Oregon · 105-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Middle North Falls is running at 1,380 cfs — well above seasonal normal.
Right now
Streamflow
1,380 cfs
NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT · 17m ago
Overnight
52°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.
Middle North Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon. It drops roughly 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle North Falls (this page) | — | 105 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Drake Falls | 0 mi | 26 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Double Falls | 0 mi | 184 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lower North Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Winter Falls | 0 mi | 135 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Twin Falls | 0 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Middle North 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 Middle North Falls?
Middle North Falls is 105 feet (32 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Middle North Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Middle North 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 Middle North 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 Middle North Falls?
No entrance fee. Silver Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Middle North Falls from a major city?
Middle North Falls is 8 miles from Lyons (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.8890, -122.6432
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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