Outdoors NearbyDry Creek Falls
Dry Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 1 mile from Cascade Locks. It is mapped as about 72 feet (22 m) high. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Cascade Locks, Oregon Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 72 ft (22 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
Best time to visit: Dry Creek Falls
Coming from Gresham, OR? Dry Creek Falls lies about 29 miles to the east, straight-line distance.
Near Cascade Locks the most rainy days fall from November to January (about 17 per month). July is the driest month with about 2 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 °F | 34 °F | 16 |
| Feb | 47 °F | 36 °F | 14 |
| Mar | 53 °F | 38 °F | 16 |
| Apr | 59 °F | 42 °F | 14 |
| May | 67 °F | 48 °F | 9 |
| Jun | 72 °F | 52 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 79 °F | 57 °F | 2 |
| Aug | 80 °F | 58 °F | 2 |
| Sep | 74 °F | 53 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 62 °F | 47 °F | 11 |
| Nov | 50 °F | 40 °F | 17 |
| Dec | 42 °F | 35 °F | 17 |
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More waterfalls nearby
- Pacific Crest Falls near Cascade Locks · 1 mi · trailhead 1 mi Directions
- Nick Eaton Falls near Cascade Locks · 2 mi Directions
- Sorenson Falls 164 ft · near Cascade Locks · 3 mi Directions
- Metlako Falls 102 ft · near Cascade Locks · 3 mi Directions
- Lower Ruckel Creek Falls near Stevenson · 3 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi Directions
- Lower Punch Bowl Falls 13 ft · near Cascade Locks · 3 mi Directions
- Wauna Falls near Stevenson · 3 mi Directions
- Punch Bowl Falls 36 ft · near Cascade Locks · 3 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Creek Falls?
In Oregon, about 1 miles from Cascade Locks, at 45.6571, -121.8666. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
How tall is Dry Creek Falls?
About 72 feet (22 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
When does Dry Creek Falls have the most water?
Near Cascade Locks the most rainy days fall from November to January (about 17 per month). July is the driest month with about 2 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then.
How far is Dry Creek Falls from Gresham, OR?
Coming from Gresham, OR? Dry Creek Falls lies about 29 miles to the east, straight-line distance.
What other waterfalls are near Dry Creek Falls?
Pacific Crest Falls (1 mi), Nick Eaton Falls (2 mi), Sorenson Falls (3 mi) and Metlako Falls (3 mi).