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Upper North Falls

Oregon · 66-foot drop · Silver Falls State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Upper North Falls, a waterfall in Oregon
Photo: Little Mountain 5, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Upper North Falls is a waterfall in Marion County, Oregon. It drops roughly 66 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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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Upper North Falls (this page)66 ftYFree
North Falls0 mi135 ftYFree
Twin Falls1 mi30 ftYFree
Winter Falls1 mi135 ftYFree
Middle North Falls1 mi105 ftYFree
Double Falls2 mi184 ftYFree

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Questions visitors ask about Upper 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 Upper North Falls?

Upper North Falls is 66 feet (20 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.

Is Upper North Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper North Falls?

No entrance fee. Silver Falls State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Upper North Falls from a major city?

Upper North Falls is 7 miles from Lyons (about 10 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

44.8832, -122.6143

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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