💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Koosah Falls
Downstream sibling to Sahalie Falls on the same loop trail — another powerful, scenic McKenzie River waterfall best treated as a viewing destination rather than a swim spot.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, forceful year-round
Water Type
70-ft waterfall into a wide amphitheater — viewing only
Managed By
US Forest Service (Willamette National Forest)
County
Linn County, Oregon
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Koosah Falls day-use area, McKenzie Hwy 126, OR
Access Notes:
Multiple viewpoints; part of the same 2.6-mi Waterfalls Loop Trail as Sahalie
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace