North Falls
Oregon · 135-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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North Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon. It drops roughly 135 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Falls (this page) | — | 135 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper North Falls | 0 mi | 66 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Twin Falls | 1 mi | 30 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Winter Falls | 1 mi | 135 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Middle North Falls | 1 mi | 105 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Drake Falls | 1 mi | 26 ft | — | Y | Free |
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- Franklin Falls135 ft
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- Winter Falls135 ft
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Questions visitors ask about 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 North Falls?
North Falls is 135 feet (41 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is North Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — 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 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 North Falls?
No entrance fee. Silver Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is North Falls from a major city?
North Falls is 7 miles from Lyons (about 10 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.8848, -122.6222
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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