South Umpqua Falls
VerifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)43.05450, -122.68630
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A wide, stairstep bedrock waterfall on the South Umpqua River with both shallow bedrock pools upstream and a deeper plunge pool below the falls suited to jumping.
Jumps at this location
Falls lip
15 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
Black algae patches on the bedrock are extremely slippery. Strong current near the falls; submerged rocks and logs; the bottom shifts.
Access
Forest Service picnic and swimming area directly off the South Umpqua Falls access road.
Best conditions
Mid-to-late summer once the falls' flow has eased.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field ResearchVerified Jul 29, 2026