Cliff Jumping & Diving at Opal Pool in Lyons, Oregon

About this spot

Opal Pool is a turquoise swimming hole in the Opal Creek Wilderness, part of the largest old-growth stand left in the western Cascades. Park at the Opal Creek trailhead off Forest Road 2209 near Lyons and hike roughly 3-4 miles on old mining roads past Sawmill Falls (a 30-ft waterfall with its own deep pool) to Jawbone Flats, a preserved 1930s mining camp; Opal Pool is just beyond it, with basalt ledges up to about 30 feet used for jumping. Water is clear, cold, and deep enough to hide submerged rock, so check depth and current before jumping, especially early season. No trailhead fee; the approach is long enough to make this a half-day-plus outing.

Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.

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