White River Falls drops roughly 75 feet over a broad horseshoe-shaped basalt ledge in north-central Oregon's high desert, often splitting into several segments. A steep trail descends past a historic 1910 hydroelectric plant toward Lower White River Falls.
At 75 ft, it stands above roughly 57% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by White River. You'll find it in Wasco, Oregon. It is protected within Oregon State Parks.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Tygh Valley, the closest town.
When to go: Spring. Like most waterfalls, White River Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
