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Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls is a short walk waterfall outing near Clatskanie in Oregon Coast and Coast Range. This guide rates the visit moderate and collects the practical information available for planning responsibly.
- DifficultyModerate
- AccessShort walk
- Round trip0.7 mi
- Nearest townClatskanie
The place
Why Beaver Falls is worth the stop
Beaver Falls is a public waterfall destination near Clatskanie, set in the Oregon Coast Range. The visit is best understood as a 0.7-mile round-trip short walk rather than a stop measured only by waterfall height.
What the experience feels like
Expect 0.7-mile round-trip short walk with a moderate difficulty rating. Conditions can change quickly, so check the official source before the drive.
Visit details
Plan your trip
- Waterfall status
- Natural waterfall
- Public access
- Public destination; verify current alerts before travel
- Region
- Oregon Coast and Coast Range
- County
- Columbia
- Nearest town
- Clatskanie
- Access type
- Short walk
- Round-trip distance
- 0.7 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Parking
- Use the legal roadside pullout without blocking traffic
- Road conditions
- Verify current roadside parking rules
Trailhead and parking
Start at the documented public access point
Coordinates: 46.087000, -123.132000
The coordinates identify the documented public parking area or trailhead—not an off-trail waterfall location. Download directions before leaving cell service.
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Why this is rated moderate
The moderate rating reflects short walk access and approximately 0.7 mi round trip. Expect more effort or route complexity than a developed roadside viewpoint or very short walk.
EasyMinimal distance or straightforward developed access.
ModerateMore mileage, uneven terrain, or conditions requiring preparation.
HardLong, remote, exposed, or otherwise consequential travel.
Difficulty is a planning aid, not a guarantee. Snow, ice, heat, high water, trail damage, and individual ability can change the experience substantially.
Protect the place
Leave No Trace at Beaver Falls
Waterfall corridors are easily damaged by shortcuts, litter, contaminated water, and crowding. Keep your visit on the durable, legal route and leave the site ready for the next person.
- Stay on the signed trail, use established viewpoints, and respect every closure.
- Pack out food scraps, dog waste, toilet paper, and everything else you bring.
- Leave rocks, plants, wood, and historic features where they are.
- Keep soap, food, and sunscreen out of streams, and give wildlife and other visitors room.
Independent local picks
Eat and stay near the north Oregon Coast
Drive times can be deceptive on Highway 101; keep the waterfall and meal in the same section of coast. These are editorial suggestions, not paid placements.
Surfsand Resort
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A cluster of tiny homes near Tillamook for travelers who want a quieter coastal base.
View current hours, reviews, and locationRecommendations were editorially reviewed in August 2026. Businesses, quality, hours, prices, and availability can change; confirm current details before relying on a stop.
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