Potato River Falls
- Height
- 90 ft
- Hike
- 1 mi
- Road
- Gravel
Potato River Falls drops about 90 ft on Potato River in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reaching it is a 1 mi hike.
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The falls
| Height | 90 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 90-foot drop into the Potato River gorge; upper and lower falls reached by stair routes from the town park. |
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Access
| Hike | 1 mi |
|---|---|
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | From Hurley, US-2 to Hwy 169 through Gurney about 2.8 miles, then west on Potato River Falls Road about 1.5 miles. |
| Parking | Town park parking at Potato River Falls Road terminus southwest of Gurney. |
| Fee | Free admission (Travel Wisconsin). |
| Managed by | Town of Gurney (Potato River Falls town park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Rustic campsites and picnic area at the town park; stairs to upper and lower falls (Travel Wisconsin: 131 stairs upper / 204 steps lower). |
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Common questions
Common questions
How tall is Potato River Falls?
Potato River Falls drops about 90 ft.
How long is the hike to Potato River Falls?
It's a 1 mi hike. The road in is gravel. From Hurley, US-2 to Hwy 169 through Gurney about 2.8 miles, then west on Potato River Falls Road about 1.5 miles. Parking: Town park parking at Potato River Falls Road terminus southwest of Gurney.
Is there a fee at Potato River Falls?
Yes. Free admission (Travel Wisconsin).
When is Potato River Falls flowing?
About 90-foot drop into the Potato River gorge; upper and lower falls reached by stair routes from the town park.
What facilities are at Potato River Falls?
Picnic sites. Rustic campsites and picnic area at the town park; stairs to upper and lower falls (Travel Wisconsin: 131 stairs upper / 204 steps lower).
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Nearby
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- https://www.travelwisconsin.com/outdoors/waterfalls/potato-river-falls (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterfall.heightFt / waterbodyName / fee / parking / amenities / roadNote, waterfall.flowNote stairs / rustic park, access.roadSurface gravel park road context, waterfall.ephemeral false, access.amenities picnic / camping rustic, access.fee free admission, access.hikeDistanceMi)
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