Wisconsin Waterfalls
Wisconsin has 6 named waterfalls on record across 4 counties. 1 waterfall is free to visit. 4 need a hike. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker required (daily WI plates $13 / out-of-state $16; 12-month WI $28 /. | Status No closure on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 1.7 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker required (daily WI plates $13 / out-of-state $16; 12-month WI $28 /. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 29 ft | Development – | Access 1.7 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker required (daily WI plates $13 / out-of-state $16; 12-month WI $28 /. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Marinette County waterfall/park day pass $5 per car; annual pass $25 per car. | Status No closure on file | |
| 70 ft | Development – | Access 0.8 mi hike, gravel road | Fee $5 day-use pass per vehicle; $30 annual forest pass. Interagency Recreation Passes honored. | Status No closure on file | |
| 90 ft | Development – | Access 1 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free admission (Travel Wisconsin). | Status No closure on file |
Photo credits (4)
- Big Manitou Falls: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brownstone Falls: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region, Public domain
- Copper Falls: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dave's Falls: Markheffron2, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Wisconsin?
6 named waterfalls are on record: Big Manitou Falls, Brownstone Falls, Copper Falls, Dave's Falls, Morgan Falls, and Potato River Falls.
Are there free waterfalls in Wisconsin?
Yes. No fee on record for Potato River Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Big Manitou Falls is the tallest, at about 165 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Wisconsin closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Brownstone Falls and Copper Falls. Each page has the dated detail.