Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto Falls, WI

2,959 residents
Chicago Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oconto Falls? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oconto Falls. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8738°N, -88.1444°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

26 of 27 waterfalls near Oconto Falls 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 Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Bull Falls Roaring Daves Falls Roaring Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring Eightfoot Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Twelvefoot Falls Roaring Cato Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls Roaring Horse Race Rapids Roaring Long Slide Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Twin Island Rapids Roaring Strong Falls Roaring

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 57°F

Tod 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 53°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 45°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 49°F Sunny
Sun 54°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 57°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 57°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Oconto Falls

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring ยท 162 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring ยท 440 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Evergreen Falls Roaring ยท 448 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Eightfoot Falls Roaring ยท 162 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring ยท 162 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Ducknest Falls Roaring ยท 448 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto Falls (20 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

25.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

26 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

26.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 27 Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Big Eddy Falls in Wisconsin, about 20 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Eddy Falls

25.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Beartrap Falls in Wisconsin, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Beartrap Falls

25.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

25.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

26 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

26.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Smoky Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Smoky Falls

27.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ducknest Falls in Wisconsin, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Ducknest Falls

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

Sullivan Falls

30.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

31 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

32.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

32.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

33.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eightfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Eightfoot Falls

34.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

35 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Twin Island Rapids in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Twin Island Rapids

35.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

35.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

36.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Hard
1.2 miles Unknown
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

37 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

39.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Oconto Falls, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oconto Falls?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Oconto Falls, including Cato Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oconto Falls?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oconto Falls, including Cato Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oconto Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oconto Falls is Bull Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oconto Falls require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oconto Falls?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Oconto Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oconto Falls?

The closest waterfall to Oconto Falls is Wayka Falls, approximately 24.4 miles away.

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