Salt Creek Falls
Oregon · 286-foot drop · Diamond Peak Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Salt Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon. It drops roughly 286 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.
Salt Creek Falls is a cascade and plunge waterfall on Salt Creek, a tributary of the Middle Fork Willamette River, that plunges into a gaping canyon in the Willamette National Forest near Willamette Pass in Lane County, Oregon. The waterfall is notable for its main drop of 286 feet (87 m), ranking third highest among plunge waterfalls in Oregon, after Multnomah Falls and Watson Falls.) The pool at the bottom of Salt Creek Falls waterfall is 66 feet (20 m) deep.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Falls (this page) | — | 286 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Diamond Creek Falls | 1 mi | 90 ft | moderate · 3.2 mi | Y | $5 |
| Fall Creek Falls | 1 mi | 160 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Lillian Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Salt Creek Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Salmon Creek Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~286 ft)
- Goat Falls282 ft
- Hard Scrabble Falls280 ft
- Kanim Falls280 ft
- Watson Falls292 ft
- Buttermilk Falls279 ft
Questions visitors ask about Salt Creek 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 Salt Creek Falls?
Salt Creek Falls is 286 feet (87.2 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Salt Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Salt Creek Falls is inside Diamond Peak Wilderness. 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 Salt Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Diamond Peak Wilderness 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 Salt Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Diamond Peak Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Salt Creek Falls from a major city?
Salt Creek Falls is 12 miles from Crescent Lake (about 17 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.6119, -122.1287
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Creek_Falls
Wikidata (Q38014)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38014
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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