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.
Watson Falls sits in Douglas County, Oregon. The base sits at roughly 3,431 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 42 minutes from Crescent Lake. A trail — Watson Falls Trail #1496 — runs within 100 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come 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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