Waterfall

Bonnie Falls

Also known as: Scappoose Falls

Bonnie Falls
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About This Waterfall

Bonnie Falls is located west of the small town of Scappoose, off of US 30. At the north end of the town, turn west along the Scappoose-Veronia Road. Drive for 4.3 miles to a turnout on the left side of the road, where you can look down on the falls. The base is easily reached by climbing down the jagged rocks for 30 feet.Though Bonnie Falls is a modest waterfall at best - dropping all of 15 feet - the deep basalt-ringed plunge pool below the falls is ideal for swimming, so long as you don't mind a little murky water. A fish ladder bypassing the falls serves as easy access to the top for jumping from the falls, but it also draws off the majority of the creek in the dryer seasons, greatly reducing the quality of the falls. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see this one, but if passing by, its worth a look.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Segmented Horsetails

Best Time to Visit

Winter - Spring

Total Height

15ft

Number of Drops

1

Run

5ft

Avg Width

2ft

Pitch

77°

Magnitude

11.8

High Flow

75cfs

IWC Rating:0.77
Feeder Stream:Columbia River (below Portland) North Scappoose Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

45.804040, -122.937600

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormSegmented Horsetails
Best SeasonWinter - Spring
StatusCataloged

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Safety Info

Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.

Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.

Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.