Starvation Creek Falls

Starvation Creek Falls is one of those “stop and just breathe” spots in the Columbia River Gorge. The two-tiered waterfall drops around 220-plus feet right beside the parking area, so you don’t have to hike far to see something awesome. It’s literally about a tenth of a mile from the lot down a short paved path to the creek and falls — super easy for all ages and fitness levels. The creek itself runs alongside the walkway and makes the whole place feel like a little slice of wilderness tucked right off I-84. There are picnic tables and even restrooms near the base, so it works great as a quick stop, a picnic break, or just a beautiful stretch stop if you’re driving through the Gorge. What makes it memorable is that the fall really is tall and impressive, with a good spray coming off the bottom that feels amazing if you make it down close enough (watch your footing, it can be slick). You can even wander across the creek for a slightly different angle and a closer view. This place pairs well with the nearby waterfalls — Cabin Creek Falls, Hole-In-The-Wall, and Lancaster Falls are all within a short walk along the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail if you want to make an easy afternoon out of it. Short, easy, beautiful, and right by a gorgeous creek — Starvation Creek Falls is a Gorge gem worth pulling over for.

Love coming here for a quick view of the falls, and a quick walk around the loop trail, beautiful views here and bathrooms are well maintained.. dogs are welcome on a leash... parking comes with a fee you pay online now, I think 5 bucks.. went on a weekday, no one was even there but it was also rainy that day so... that may have played a part too

Quick walk, easy to get to. If you bring good shoes, you can hike all the way up to the waterfall. God's creation is beautiful ❤️

A very short easy walk from the parking lot to Starvation Creek Falls. This is a nice place to have a picknick. From here it is also possible to visit some other waterfalls but we didn't do it because we had no time unfortunately.

The parking lot is RIGHT off the freeway. The falls is a super short walk from the parking area. Well worth the stop to see these falls. You can use it as a potty stop or picnic stop or just for a quick leg stretch.

Easy hike less than .5 miles to a small but beautiful falls. Nice stop to stretch your legs.

Starvation Creek Falls is a nice little stop while driving east down I84. There is 4 waterfalls within a couple miles. Starvation Creek is the first on with a short 1 minute walk to the falls. There are restrooms and a picnic area there as well. P.S. I do have a few shorts on my YouTube Channel about these four falls @PNW-Rush.

This is a beautiful waterfall! Highly recommend making a stop here if you're out this way

Extremely short, ADA-accessible path leading to the spectacular Starvation Creek falls. The day-use area boasts a couple of picnic tables, clean restrooms, a short looping trail connected to the parking lot, as well as the paths leading to the aforementioned falls, as well as a longer one leading to Viento Creek park a little over a mile away. Overall, this is a romantic little destination , as well as the paths leading to the aforementioned falls, as well as a longer one leading to Viento Creek park a little over a mile away. Overall, this is a romantic little destination great for a picnic, or for mobility-challenged waterfall-gazers.

We came here and rode our bikes 9 miles. Trail was nice, you just have to watch for groups of people and bikers who are side by side so it's sometimes hard to get around and you have to totally slow down. The ranger said January 2024 it will go all the way to Hood River, can't wait for that but for now it was great and beautiful. Definitely a bit of a head wind one way today but still a great time and ride. I did purchase the yearly Oregon State Park pass since required for parking and we also do Banks Vernonia and go to enough places that the $30 for 12 months was so worth it.

One of many great places to pull off the 84 and see waterfalls...but here you can park and easily walk to 3 in no time. Do yourself a favor and make this stop when heading east...otherwise you'll be loons like us and have to go past, come back east, and then east again in order to head back west. Worth the out-of-the-way loop? Yes! 3 nice falls for literally anyone with any walking ability. There's a decent sized lot, as well as restrooms. Starvation Falls is right there, just steps away from the lot. Head up the trail westward and you'll hit both Cabin Creek and Hole in the Wall Falls before you know it. I didn't time it exactly, but if you've got 30 mins I'm sure you can take it all 3. Each falls has its own character and gorgeous setting, as well as picnic tables at Starvation. Yes, ANOTHER stop along the 84 to see waterfalls. There are a couple others nearby should you have a bit more time to hike, but a short stroll gets you a sweet pic times 3!

Great trails for biking and hiking, parking lot is small but there are other parks nearby and they all connect to the same path so you can always park farther away and still get here. The waterfalls can be seen off the path in most spots. Picnic benches and restrooms are well kept. Some trails are still closed due to the eagle creeks fire so make sure you research your trails before you head out. Hole in the wall falls was pretty interesting and learning the history of the name starvation creeks was fun.

With so many beautiful parks and trails along Columbia River Gorge's "Waterfall Alley", you might decide to drive right on past Starvation Creek on your way to Hood River from Portland (or vice versa), and that would be alright with me. The fewer folks that stop here, the more peaceful and pristine these falls will remain. I could not believe how lucky I was to have this place all to myself (well, along with my 10-year-old and his dad). We visited on a Friday afternoon in August and spent about an hour just marveling at the beauty here, with nary another soul gracing our path. After a brutal hike up to Angel's Rest (1200 feet of elevation gain!) on a previous day, we were so happy to be able to access these 190-feet, 2-tiered falls with just a short, easy walk from the parking/rest area. Without much effort at all, we were able to enjoy these falls, take plenty of pictures, and play a bit in the creek as if it were our own private oasis. From the restrooms, take the eastward path up the hill, following the right fork at the historical marker which tells the tale of a Union Pacific train stranded here during a snow storm in December 1884. You can see most of the falls from the shaded picnic tables, but if you want to get the best view, you need to be willing to do some dry climbing to the right, or some wet creek crossing to the left - your choice. For the creek, you'll want to wear some grippy water shoes, as those rocks are slippery. Bring your backpack of goodies and you'll find a nice concrete pad up top where you can have a sweet picnic or cold brew if you wish. This place was easily one of our favorite experiences while visiting Oregon. The following linked map is quite handy for choosing your stops along the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH): http://oregonstateparks.org/ckFiles/files/HCRH_BikeMaps.pdf And this hike guide gives info about the trails and other falls which can be reached via Starvation Creek State Park. https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/starvation-creek-ridge-loop.html

Spectacular waterfall, especially if you climb to the base of the main falls (easy). Look up at the wispy spray and feel the downdraft. Small parking lot, but this is along the gorge trail so you can hike here from nearby areas. Worth a visit just to see this alone.

Stop here frequently when heading east on I-84. Good rest stop. They have actual plumbed bathrooms that stay open year round. It has a small parking area that often gets filled quickly. Well maintained grounds and facility as pretty much all Oregon State parks are. The Rangers are great as usual. Nice falls hidden around the corner. The park is on the old Historic Crown Point highway which can be a fun stroll. They've done a lot of work in recent years to reconnect some of the old segments. Hiking the historic highway used to be challenging in places. These days it's ADA accessible in most sections. This park is where folks hiking Mount Defiance park. This is a grueling hike even for those in shape. I've done it many times to train for Mount Hood climbs. I'd recommend taking the Starvation Ridge route as it has the same total elevation gain but isn't nearly as steep and has MUCH better scenery.

What a wonderful experience hiking for the first time! Leisurely for the first hike. Beautiful Waterfalls! I was so amazed to experience the clean restroom . Liked that there was a sign about the History of Why & How? It got its name Starvation Creek.

This state park in the Gorge is being revamped to be more family and ADA friendly. While you can still get to the Mt. Defiance trail head from here or do the Starvation Creek Loop hike, there is now a mile long completely paved path with picnic tables along the routes to the waterfalls. It's great for those who might not be able to hike on uneven surfaces or for families the small children. Also, the cleanest state park bathroom I have ever been to was here. There's even soap!

I live in the Colu.bia River Gorge- I can't ever find the words I want to us to describe it, Beautiful, gorgeous, breathtaking, none of them are even close to what u see every day when I open my eyes. Gods Country is something close what I'm looking for. I stop here every chance I get and will for the rest of my life. I've been lucky enough to be born and raised Columbia River Gorge.

This is so beautiful! Park, and go to the right, and then the trail to the right first. There is an eating area. Then an AMAZING waterfall. Amazing!! It was so pretty, we walked up the first two tiers. Hubby would have gone further, but my shoes were just not right for the hike. My fault entirely. Good hiking boots and khakis and I could have scaled to the top. Next year!! This is a must stop, and read the short story on the edge of the trail. It's an interesting story.

Starvation Creek State Park is situated right on Highway 30 and, if you didn't know better, you could mistake it for merely a rest stop. In fact, we did. Our puppy needed a quick potty stop and so we swung into the roadside parking lot. Little did we know the lush oasis that was to be found just beyond the parking lot! There are no fees to enter. Simply swing your car in and park. There are two main hiking trails that can be accessed--Starvation Ridge and Mt. Defiance. We didn't hike the full trails but did walk a bit on one and were wowed by all the green and the trickling creek under the wooden foot bridge. The part of the trail we traversed was lush, dense, and shaded. They do also have well maintained bathrooms near the parking lot and a picnic table if you're in need of a roadside snack. Dogs are allowable on leash only (and they ask you clean up after them, of course). Happy to have happened across this state park and will definitely stop again my next time through. We were able to walk the puppy a bit, stretch our own legs, sit for a bit at the picnic table while the pup had a snack, and use the facilities. Starvation Creek State Park definitely offers so much more than your usual freeway rest stop! Get to it!

The waterfall is absolutely beautiful! We went on one of the hikes as well, and the trail was maintained and clean for most of the way. We passed beautiful creeks and so much nature on the way. We did climb, and I love that there are fences that keep the rocks from falling onto you on the first part of the trail as we rose in elevation. We took our two kids (18, 7) and family friends kid (15) and they all did well. Favorite part of the hike had to be the waterfall views though and that was on the other side. I love that the hike was pretty private, we only passed two couples on the way back and saw a few people at the waterfall. Definitely wanting to go back soon!

Beautiful views of the gorge. Follow the creek up there is a nice secluded water fall. Kid friendly, most go