Mill Creek Falls
Oregon · 173-foot drop · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Mill Creek Falls is a waterfall in Jackson County, Oregon. It drops roughly 173 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.
Mill Creek Falls, is a waterfall located in the Rogue River Canyon within the Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The waterfall is located at the south end of Mill Creek as it plunges into the Rogue River over a carved cliff surrounded by walls of petrified volcanic ash consequence of Mount Mazama eruption.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Falls (this page) | — | 173 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Barr Creek Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Turner Drop | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Nob falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rumley falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Butte Falls | 14 mi | 15 ft | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Mill Creek Falls
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How tall is Mill Creek Falls?
Mill Creek Falls is 173 feet (52.7 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Mill Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Mill Creek Falls is inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National 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.
Can I bring my dog to Mill Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest 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 Mill Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Mill Creek Falls from a major city?
Mill Creek Falls is 2 miles from Prospect (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.7401, -122.4952
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mill_Creek_Falls
Wikidata (Q55137100)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55137100
GeoNames (5740677)
https://www.geonames.org/5740677/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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