Smith River Falls
About
Smith River Falls is a waterfall in Douglas County, Oregon, sitting at about 170 feet in elevation. The nearest town is Gardiner, roughly 15 miles away. The weather station closest to the falls is at nearly the same elevation, so its figures are a fair guide. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Elkton station run from highs in the low 70s in May to highs around 81 in September, while July and August typically reach the mid-80s. The falls sit in an area full of paddling streams. Wasson Creek is about 3.5 miles away and Vincent Creek about 4 miles. The West Fork Smith River is a little over 6 miles off. For a hike, Kentucky Falls lies just under 10 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
170 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Smith River Falls
Oregon
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 37–48°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Elkton 1sw, OR weather station, 16 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan51° high36° low
- Feb55° high35° low
- Mar60° high37° low
- Apr64° high39° low
- May72° high43° low
- Jun77° high48° low
- Jul86° high50° low
- Aug85° high51° low
- Sep81° high46° low
- Oct69° high42° low
- Nov56° high39° low
- Dec49° high36° low
Nearby
- Wasson CreekCanoeing3.5 mi
- Vincent CreekCanoeing4.1 mi
- Middle Fork North Fork Smith RiverCanoeing6.1 mi
- West Fork Smith RiverCanoeing6.2 mi
- North Fork Smith RiverCanoeing7.9 mi
- Harvey CreekCanoeing8 mi
- Kentucky FallsHiking9.7 mi
- North Fork Smith River TrailHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
