Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site, State natural site in Tillamook County, Oregon, US
Munson Creek Falls is a waterfall in Oregon's Coast Range that drops 319 feet (97 m) in multiple tiers through dense forest. The site lies within old-growth woodland and native plants that frame the cascade naturally.
The land was transferred by the Western Rivers Conservancy to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with support from the Paul Allen Foundation. This transfer ensured the site would remain protected and open to the public.
The creek serves as critical habitat for salmon, where visitors can watch the natural spawning cycle during late fall and winter months. The area demonstrates the importance of this water source to local wildlife.
A 0.5-mile (0.8 km) hike leads to views of the 319-foot (97 m) Munson Creek Falls. The site lies in Tillamook County, about 11.7 km from Tillamook, on terrain that rises to 107 m above sea level.
The falls rank among the highest waterfall formations in the Oregon Coast Range and display distinct seasonal changes throughout the year. Maple trees and trillium flowers fill the woodland with color in spring and summer, while water flow varies greatly depending on rainfall and snowmelt.
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