Benham Falls

Bend · Deschutes County · USDA Forest Service

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Benham Falls are rapids of the Deschutes River located between the resort community of Sunriver and the town of Bend, Oregon, United States. With a pitch of 22.

5°, they are rated Class 5 for watercraft, and are the largest falls on the upper Deschutes.

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Bend, OR
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