Fern Rock Falls

A waterfall along Highway 6 in Tillamook State Forest.

Waterfall Name: Fern Rock Falls

Waterfall Coordinates: 45.60694, -123.43639

Waterfall Elevation: 1123'

Access: Drive up, very short unmarked trail to base of falls

Distance: 0.05 miles (round trip)

Route Type: Unmarked trail that leads to base of falls. Don't have to take trail to see waterfall, but gets you closer.

Permits/Fees: None

Location: Along Fern Rock Creek near Highway 6 in Tillamook State Forest, Oregon, U.S.A.

Administration: Tillamook State Forest

Date Accessed: June 12, 2024

While driving back toward Portland from Tillamook, I decided to try and stop at different waterfalls along Highway 6. Fern Rock Falls is probably the most easily visible and accessible falls along the highway. There's a large pull-off and the waterfall is mostly visible from the road. There is a short, little unmarked trail that took us to the base of the waterfall. It is a pretty waterfall and the name fits. It's lined by ferns growing out of the rock cliff face.

Of all the waterfalls along Highway 6, I think this one is one of the easiest one to find.

Could definitely make a day of waterfall hopping by going to (from Tillamook to Portland):

• Bridge Creek Falls

• Lower Bridge Creek Falls & Footbridge

• Fern Rock Falls

• University Falls

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Coordinates

• Pull-out: 45.60748, -123.43702

• Waterfall: 45.60694, -123.43639

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