Rogue River National Forest
Prospect OR
The 200 foot Barr Creek Falls is really a side-by-side waterfall – at least when the creek is running high. The left, skinny fall drops, bumping its way over a few rocks, but is very attractive and graceful in itself. The right branch is much larger – enjoying showing up its slighter sibling. You view them from the rim of the Rogue River Canyon across from the falls so you really get an excellent view. Well worth the few extra feet to get here from Mill Creek Falls back by the road.
How to get to Barr Creek Falls:
How to get to Barr Creek Falls from Crater Lake National Park:
Exit the park via the southern entrance and turn right on Hwy 62 (the road to Medford). Go about 34 miles to Mill Creek Road (there is a very visible sign and a sign pointing to the community of Prospect). You’ll see the wide spot in the road (also signed) at the trailhead to Mill Creek Falls and Barr Creek Falls.How to get to Barr Creek Falls from Interstate 5:
Take exit 30 of I-5 in Medford and head toward Crater Lake National Park (plenty of signs!). After about 38 miles you’ll see Mill Creek Road (signed plus a sign pointing to the community of Prospect). About 5 miles up this road you’ll see the wide spot in the road (also signed) marking the trailhead to Mills Creek Falls.
Barr Creek Falls Difficulty
The trail of Barr Creek Falls is a very easy, 0.7 mile to the rim of the Rogue River Canyon opposite the waterfall. It is a good vantage point for a great sight.
For photos of Mill Creek Falls, see:
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