Toketee Falls
Toketee Falls plunges 89 ft. over beautiful basalt columns into Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest.
The waterfall lies at the confluence of the North Umpqua and Clearwater Rivers.
Toketee, is a Chinook First People’s word meaning "pretty" or "graceful".
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Dogs are allowed on leash.
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Check out the amazing restaurant at the Steamboat Inn.
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Wonderful accommodations along the Rogue River with great rooms and dining is available at the Steamboat Inn.
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Camp at Susan Creek Campground via Recreation.gov.
About
Toketee Falls is a 120 ft waterfall on the North Umpqua River in Central Oregon. The falls are reached by a 0.8-mile round-trip hike to an overlook point.
The trail to the falls passes through old-growth stands of Douglas-fir, Western Red Cedar, Big Leaf Maple, and Pacific Yew.
The North Umpqua River is visible at several points along the way.
The trail ends at a viewing platform overlooking the two-tiered Toketee Falls. The upper descent of the waterfall drops 40 feet, and the lower falls plunges 80 feet over a sheer wall of basalt columns.
Umpqua National Forest
Umpqua National Forest is on the Western side of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains.
The stunning features of this landscape are a testament to the volcanic events that shaped the area.
The Umpqua National Forest is almost one million acres of Douglas Fir forest, wildflowers, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and volcanoes.
Camp
Susan Creek Campground sits along the banks of the emerald-green North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River.
Nestled under the canopy of a mature forest, the campsites are surrounded by trees up to seven feet in diameter
This forested, riverside campground offers showers, bathrooms, fire pits, and water.
Nearby Attraction: Watson Falls
Watson Falls are a feature attraction of Southern Oregon's Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.
The Watson Falls Trailhead provides access to the 0.4-mile Watson Falls Trail.
With a stunning 294-foot drop over basalt lava flow, Watson Falls is the highest waterfall in Southwest Oregon and the third highest in the state.
Food and Drink
The Steamboat Inn is a unique place along the banks of the North Umpqua River, near Toketee Falls.
The Inn's 60-year tradition of personalized hospitality is exceptional and its menu is delicious.
