watson falls

Watson Falls is worth the short walk up from the parking lot. Watson Falls is one of many on Hwy 138. I believe that there are 7 or so.Watson Falls is the tallest fall on Hwy 138.Considering the paucity of snow this year I would recommend viewing no later that July at the latest.Love it up there.

Truly did not think I'd be that impressed, however, the hike though short was beautiful. The wooden bridge made a great group picture with the falls in the far background. I was amazed how tall the falls was. The water seemed to fall forever and it was quite beautiful!

Beautiful and located right off the highway. Always take out of town guests here on our way to Crater Lake. The hike is not strenuous, but is it a trail that is not always groomed. Not recommended for those mobility issues (for them I would recommend Susan Creek Falls)

My mom took my and my siblings here about 12 years ago for a hike/picnic and it's still burnt into my memory. One of the most beautiful waterfalls I've seen in Oregon. Still visit from time to time. Definitely worth seeing.

little known, fun hike and unbelievably clear water in the streams by the picnic area. not such a fabulous outhouse, but it's keeping in with the pristine location. take your hiking stick and camera.

beautiful hike after a lovely drive. not for the faint of heart as it is fairly steep going. i highly recommend planning on seeing a couple of other falls to make the drive worth it. im not in great shape but can easily hike watson and toketee in a day. clearwater and whitehorse are out that way as well and are super easy access (no hiking) so make a day of it. best flow in spring time which is less hot and crowded also our favorite is april/may. as a side note, you can view the falls in the distance from the parking lot. something we totally missed on our first few visits.

This is one of my favorite stops in S.OR if visiting Steamboat Inn. In the spring there are hardly ever others visiting the falls, which are a couple hundred feet tall. I call it the mini Multnomah Falls, which is Oregon's largest falls near Portland and always swarming with visitors. The short 1/4 mile trail to Watson Falls reminds me of a Japanese garden. Just love this place! Parking/trail well marked and there is a restroom at the parking lot.

This short - maybe 1/4 mile hike is definitely uphill going towards the falls, but its well worth it. The waterfall is huge and the basin is covered in lush ferns. There's no swimming around the falls but you can stand under it when the water is low and get soaked. Beautiful Area.

There is a nice picnic area to eat at. Has adequate parking. The trail has quite a few stairs but is well worth the beauty of the waterfall. The waterfall also has a great spot to have your family stand in front to get a photo. Go if you have a chance you won't regret it.

Wear shoes for walking as we noticed people struggling with flip flops and sandals. Taking a bottle of water might no be a bad idea either. The trail is narrow and steep in parts and it is not an easy walk for some to the top of the trail for a great view. There are spots along the way to catch a glimpse of the cascading waters. The downed trees, ferns, rocks, and plant life are part of the walking experience. On the way down we ran across a red fern and an unusual find for us. We enjoyed a picnic in a quiet area where the tables are located.

It is the one we stop at most often as it is only about 40 miles from our home, but all of them are beautiful. You can see a little bit of Watson Falls from the parking lot at the bottom in the summer and all of it in the winter without climbing to the top. A great day trip would be to visit all of the falls.

Watson Falls is a delightful stop along Scenic Byway Route 138 between Roseburg and Crater Lake National Park. With its 293-foot drop, it is the highest waterfall in southwestern Oregon. The steadily uphill packed-dirt trail is gorgeous with fir and hemlock trees, with ferns and mossy rocks that parallel the creek. There are two good viewpoints of the falls along the 20-minute-long hike: the first from a wooden bridge after 10 minutes of walking, and the second from the upper viewpoint at the end of the trail next to the base of the falls. The lush vegetation makes this trail spectacular, and the mist from the base of the falls is a pleasure on a hot summer day. If you have time to explore only one of several waterfall trails along Route 138, make Watson Falls your priority. Parking is at the well-signed Watson Falls picnic grounds just off the highway. The trail begins at the south end of the parking area, crosses a forest service road and then continues uphill. The picnic area features informative signs about the falls and basic his & her non-flushing “pit” toilets. I was here about 10:30am on a weekday in mid-July and there were no crowds. Watson Falls provides excellent photographic opportunities

Nice enjoyable hike to the falls. Don't forget to pack a lunch. The picnic area next to the water is very nice and cool on a warm day. Rest room has no running water.

Great short hike for the family, bathrooms and picnicking area as well. One of many along the beautiful north Umpqua highway. Often times crowded because of the easy access.

This was by far the best out of the 4 falls we vistied. Natural Falls was the next best. The walk to Watson Falls was a climb but just being able to view so close spectacular! Well worth it.....