• Wolf Creek Falls is a hidden beauty in the lush ancient forest
• The 1.2-mile trail begins at Wolf Creek Recreation Area
Wolf Creek Falls is a scenic natural wonder hidden in the Umpqua National Forest, about 27 miles east of Roseburg.
The picturesque 1.2-mile trail to the waterfall follows the rushing waters of Wolf Creek through an ancient forest filled with lush vegetation and old-growth trees.
The hike begins at an arched pedestrian bridge over Little River at Wolf Creek Recreation Area.
The first 0.5 miles to the picnic site are easy and accessible, while the second half becomes moderately difficult due to steeper terrain.
As you approach the falls, the sound of rushing water grows louder before the two-tier waterfall comes into view. Wolf Creek Falls plunges over 75- and 50-foot rocky cliffs into a deep green pool below.
The rocky base of the falls offers a beautiful vantage point for photography and enjoying the scenery. However, the path to the base is steep, slippery, and potentially dangerous when wet.
A smaller waterfall can also be found farther downstream.
Dogs are allowed on the trail but must remain on a leash.
When Is the Best Time To See Wolf Creek Falls?
The waterfall is most powerful during winter and early spring, when heavy flows surge through the creek and cascade into the pool below.
During summer, water levels drop significantly, revealing sculpted bedrock shaped by centuries of flowing water.
Wolf Creek Falls Camping, Lodging & Vacation Rentals
About 1.25 miles beyond Wolf Creek Recreation Area is Wolf Creek Campground, which includes a group campground for up to 150 people, along with softball, volleyball, and horseshoe facilities.
The campground offers flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are eight first-come, first-served campsites — five for tents or RVs up to 30 feet long and three for tents only.
Reservations are required for the group campground through Recreation.gov or by phone.
Visitors seeking additional lodging options can find hotels and vacation rentals in Roseburg, about 27 miles away.
Affordable vacation rentals for short and long-term stays in Roseburg
Wolf Creek Falls | Facts
Open: Year-round
Managed by: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Amenities: A vault toilet at the trailhead
Activities: Hiking, nature viewing, picnicking
Distance from the parking: 1.2 miles
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: No
Elevation: 1,100 ft (335 m)
Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead is located:
- 11 miles southeast of Glide
- 27 miles east of Roseburg
- 94 miles southeast of Eugene.
Total height: 75 feet (23 m)
Watercourse: Wolf Creek
Primary form: Tiered Horsetail
Seasonality: 12 months
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Wolf Creek Falls Trailhead
From I-5 in Roseburg,
- Take exit 124 for OR-138 toward City Center and Diamond Lake
- Turn right onto W Harvard Avenue (OR-138) and follow it 0.6 miles to SE Stephens Road (OR-138)
- Turn left onto SE Stephens Road and continue for 0.2 miles, then bear right onto OR-138
- Continue on OR-138 east for about 16 miles to Little River Road
- Turn right onto Little River Road and drive 10.8 miles to the destination on the right.
Waterfall - N 43°13.136' W 122°56.906' | 43.218933, -122.948433