Waterfall Hikes Near Oswego, IL

34,810 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oswego? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oswego. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.6834°N, -88.3372°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oswego

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Oswego have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Oswego

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oswego (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Oswego

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oswego

Are there free waterfalls near Oswego?

There is 1 free waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oswego?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oswego?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oswego?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oswego is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Oswego?

The closest waterfall to Oswego is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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