Cliff Jumping & Diving at Steelhead Falls in Terrebonne, Oregon

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Steelhead Falls drops about 20 ft into a Deschutes River canyon pool near Crooked River Ranch in Terrebonne, OR, roughly 45 minutes from Bend via US-97, Lower Bridge Market Rd, and NW 43rd St. The pin previously sat in open rangeland a short distance from the river; it now points at the free trailhead/parking area (no pass required, outhouse but no water), from which it's an easy, family-friendly half-mile walk to the falls. Cliffs of roughly 20-30 ft line both banks below the falls and are popular for jumping, though the water right at the falls' plunge has dangerous hydraulics and should be avoided. The Deschutes runs cold with snowmelt most of the year; July-August is the realistic swimming window.

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.

Steelhead Falls

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