Outdoors Nearby

Waterfalls in Wisconsin

We list 43 named waterfalls in Wisconsin, with the most near Hurley (7), Ashland (4) and Niagara (4). Tallest on the map: Stephens Falls at about 30 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Hurley (7)

Near Hurley 7

Near Ashland 4

Near Niagara 4

Near Lake Nebagamon 4

Near Osceola 3

Near Florence 3

Near Superior 2

Near Peshtigo 2

Near Washburn 2

Near Verona 1

Near Lac du Flambeau 1

Near Black River Falls 1

Near Saint Croix Falls 1

Near West Baraboo 1

Near Tomahawk 1

Near Dodgeville 1

Near Dickeyville 1

Near Menomonie 1

Near Gillett 1

Near Green Bay 1

Near North Hudson 1

Mapped by volunteers. Land managers post closures on their websites. 36 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Waterfalls in other states

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best waterfalls in Wisconsin?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Hurley (7), Ashland (4) and Niagara (4). Among the tallest are Stephens Falls (30 ft), LaSalle Falls (23 ft) and Silverbrook Falls (16 ft).

What is the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Stephens Falls near Dodgeville is the tallest at about 30 feet. Heights for Wisconsin come from OpenStreetMap and are not mapped for every fall.