White
4. Celestial Falls
| Difficulty | V |
| Length | 0.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 19, 2022 |
Projects
The National Conservation Lands—a 26-million-acre collection of national monuments, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and historic sites—are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to conserve some of the most treasured landscapes in the American West. Established administratively by the BLM in 2000 and made permanent [...]Read More
The headwaters of the White River are fed by an active glacier on the southeastern slopes of Mount Hood in Oregon. The river flows 53 miles through forest, agricultural and desert lands, and is a major tributary of the Deschutes River. The river is well known for White River [...]Read More
River Description
Celestial Falls is known as a big runnable waterfall located within White River Falls State Park. It's a 45 foot drop into a pool a short distance upstream of the river's confluence with the Deschutes. It's a long drive from other paddling destinations but a worthy stop on a road trip for those who enjoy big drops.
See description and dramatic photos of high water runs at Oregon Kayaking.
And get a good understanding of the range of water levels at at Into the Outside, as well as logistics for running the drop.
Unfortunately the falls have recently been closed to kayaking although they remain open to swimmers and other recreational users. Local volunteers interested in reopening this waterfall should contact AW. To do so a few issues will need to be addressed. First, there are erosion concerns along the unimproved trail boaters use to reach the put-in. Access to the falls and protection of park resources is thus a major issue. Second, boaters need to show respect for park visitors and staff. Be cool, keep a clean camp, and enjoy the falls without making a big scene.