United States · Oregon
Benham Falls
Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between the resort community of Sunriver and the town of Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes.
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Benham Falls drops over a series of steps on the Deschutes River. It is a cataract-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Sunriver, United States. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cataract waterfall, a large, powerful waterfall or series of rapids on a big river.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Snowmelt-driven: April to June is the big-water window, and some falls almost disappear by late summer.
Getting there
- Base town Sunriver, United States
- Country United States
- Region Oregon, United States, North America
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Benham Falls
United States
Height—Width—
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Kettle Falls
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Height15 mWidth—
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Widest on earth
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Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Benham Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
43.9375, -121.412
Quick answers
Where is Benham Falls?
Benham Falls is in United States (Oregon). The nearest base is Sunriver, United States. Its coordinates are 43.9375, -121.4120.
When is the best time to visit Benham Falls?
Peak flow is April to June. Snowmelt-driven: April to June is the big-water window, and some falls almost disappear by late summer.
What can you do at Benham Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Benham Falls?
The usual base is Sunriver, United States. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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