Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto, WI

4,586 residents
Chicago Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oconto sits where the Oconto River meets the bay of Green Bay, and thirty falls land within fifty miles, most of them scattered along the county roads to the north. Daves Falls near Amberg is a half-mile walk. Pemene Falls on the Menominee River asks about the same. Twin Island Rapids stretches a full mile along the water. Every trail with data here rates easy and takes dogs, which makes this good country for stringing several falls into a single day of back-road driving.

Located at 44.8923°N, -87.8715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oconto

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

17 of 30 waterfalls near Oconto are flowing strongly today

Beartrap Falls Roaring Big Eddy Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wayka Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Cato Falls Roaring Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Long Slide Falls Strong Piers Gorge Falls Strong Sand Portage Falls Strong Sturgeon Falls (historical) Strong Pemene Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Twin Island Rapids Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 79°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Partly Sunny
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oconto

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Peavey Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Little Bull Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Gilmer Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Wayka Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Freeman Falls Roaring ยท 262 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto (12 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

22.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oconto (20 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Twin Island Rapids

21.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Eddy Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

15.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Oconto

Twin Island Rapids

21.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

22.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Big Eddy Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beartrap Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

15.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gilmer Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Smoky Falls

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

24.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Ducknest Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

45.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

11 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

41.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

43 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Evergreen Falls

45.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oconto

Are there free waterfalls near Oconto?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Oconto, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oconto?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Oconto, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oconto?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oconto, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oconto?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oconto is Beartrap Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oconto?

The tallest waterfall near Oconto is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Oconto require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Oconto require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oconto?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Oconto have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oconto?

The closest waterfall to Oconto is Twin Island Rapids, approximately 23 miles away.

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