Wildwood Falls (Row River)
VerifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)43.69980, -122.81865
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A roughly 20-foot waterfall on the Row River near Cottage Grove with basalt cliffs on either side, long used for diving and jumping and referenced across multiple Cottage Grove-area swimming guides.
Jumps at this location
Falls ledge (left of main falls)
20 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
Violent undercurrent directly below the falls and an underwater cavern behind them that has trapped and drowned swimmers. Jump left of the main falls, never into the base. Submerged rocks at the pool edges.
Access
Access via Wildwood Falls County Park; a short trail leads down to the falls and plunge pool.
Best conditions
Mid-to-late summer once spring flows ease off.
Submitted by SmartLeap Field ResearchVerified Aug 11, 2026