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South Umpqua Falls
VerifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)43.05450, -122.68630
Confirmed by 1 jumper
A wide, stairstep bedrock waterfall on the South Umpqua River with both shallow bedrock pools upstream and a deeper plunge pool below the falls suited to jumping.
Jumps at this location
Jump 1
15 ft
10 ft water depth
Beginner (0-30 ft)
Warnings
The bedrock stairsteps are slick even when dry-looking. Stick to the deeper plunge pool below the falls for jumping, not the upper shelves.
Access
Forest Service picnic and swimming area directly off the South Umpqua Falls access road.
Best conditions
Mid-to-late summer once the falls' flow has eased.
Submitted by Sendline Field ResearchVerified Jul 29, 2026