Willamette Falls Locks, Oregon City

Name: Willamette Falls Locks
Address: Oregon City, United States

#5 among attractions in Oregon City

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Facts and practical information

The Willamette Falls Locks are a lock system on the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1873 and closed since 2011, they allowed boat traffic on the Willamette to navigate beyond Willamette Falls and the T.W. Sullivan Dam. Since their closure in 2011 the locks are classified to be in a "non-operational status" and are expected to remain permanently closed. ()

Coordinates: 45°21'18"N, 122°37'5"W

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West Lynn (Sunset)Oregon City United States

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Day trips

Willamette Falls Locks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Willamette Falls, McLoughlin Promenade, Clackamette Park, Oregon City Bridge.

~1200 ftSE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Willamette Falls, Oregon City
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Oregon City, Willamette Falls stands as a breathtaking natural wonder that captures the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This powerful waterfall is not only a scenic spectacle but also a site of rich cultural and economic...
0.4 miE
Park, Scenic walking areas
McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City
10 min walk • The McLoughlin Promenade is a scenic pathway located on Singer Hill Bluff, on the southeast bank of the Willamette River overlooking Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon.
1.3 miNE
Park
Clackamette Park, Oregon City
34 min walk • Clackamette Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. The park has a boat ramp, and served as a film location for Grimm.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Oregon City Bridge, Oregon City
13 min walk • The Oregon City Bridge, also known as the Arch Bridge, is a steel through arch bridge spanning the Willamette River between Oregon City and West Linn, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1922, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miE
Historical place
Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Oregon City
13 min walk • The Oregon City Municipal Elevator is a 130-foot elevator which connects two neighborhoods in Oregon City in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is the only outdoor municipal elevator in the U.S. and one of at least 8 in the world. The upper portion contains an observation deck which accounts for its flying saucer appearance.
1.1 miNE
Park
Jon Storm Park, Oregon City
28 min walk • Jon Storm Park is a public park in Oregon City, in the U.S. state of Oregon. Named after a community volunteer who died in 1994, the park opened in 2008 and has a picnic shelter and plaza.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues
Moontrap, Oregon City
15 min walk • Moontrap is an outdoor sculpture by Lee Kelly, installed at the base of Oregon City, Oregon's Singer Creek Falls, along the McLoughlin Promenade, in the United States. The abstract stainless steel sculpture was unveiled in November 2011.
0.6 miE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Ermatinger House, Oregon City
17 min walk • The Francis Ermatinger House is located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. Built by Francis Ermatinger in 1843, it is the oldest house in Clackamas County.
~1680 ftSE
45°21'7"N • 122°36'47"W
Clackamas County Historical Society, Oregon City
9 min walk • Natural history museum, History museum, Museum
1.3 miNE
45°21'53"N • 122°35'38"W
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive & Visitor Information Center, Oregon City
35 min walk • Park, Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miE
Library
Oregon City Carnegie Library, Oregon City
18 min walk • The Oregon City Carnegie Library is an historic library building located in Oregon City, Oregon, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willamette Falls Locks?

Nearby attractions include Willamette Falls, Oregon City (6 min walk), Clackamas County Historical Society, Oregon City (9 min walk), McLoughlin Promenade, Oregon City (10 min walk), James Milne House, Oregon City (12 min walk).

How to get to Willamette Falls Locks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willamette Falls Locks:

Bus

South 2nd & Tumwater • Lines: 33 (9 min walk)
2nd & Tumwater • Lines: 33 (9 min walk)

Train

Oregon City (34 min walk)