Watson Falls
Oregon · 292-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Watson Falls is a waterfall in Douglas County, Oregon. It drops roughly 292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Falls (this page) | — | 292 ft | — | — | — |
| Toketee Falls | 3 mi | 113 ft | — | — | — |
| Whitehorse Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Slide Creek Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Clearwater Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Warm Springs Falls | 11 mi | 60 ft | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Watson Falls
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How tall is Watson Falls?
Watson Falls is 292 feet (89 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Watson Falls from a major city?
Watson Falls is 29 miles from Crescent Lake (about 42 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.2416, -122.3910
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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