Waterfall Hikes Near Crandon, WI

1,519 residents
Chicago Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Crandon has the Nicolet National Forest at its doorstep, and thirty-nine waterfalls land within fifty miles, the thickest cluster off to the east in Marinette County. Twelvefoot Falls lives up to its name at 12 feet, two tenths of a mile from the car. Eighteenfoot Falls and Horseshoe Falls are each about a half-mile walk. Strong Falls at Goodman Park on the Peshtigo River asks the same. The trails with data all stay at a mile or under, and dogs are welcome nearly everywhere.

Located at 45.5686°N, -88.8973°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crandon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

39 of 39 waterfalls near Crandon 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 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Strong Ducknest Falls Strong Evergreen Falls Strong Sullivan Falls Strong Breakwater Falls Roaring Bull Falls Roaring Daves Falls Roaring Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring Eightfoot Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Twelvefoot Falls Roaring Chicagon Falls Strong Chipmunk Falls Strong Dumpy Falls Strong Jumbo Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Mex-i-min-e Falls Strong Middle East Jumbo River Falls Strong Upper East Tumbo River Falls Strong Ford Dam Falls Roaring Horse Race Rapids Roaring Hydraulic Dam Falls Roaring Long Slide Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Strong Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Wed 55°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 56°F Patchy Fog then Rain Showers
Fri 46°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 55°F Sunny
Sun 61°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 65°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Flowing best right now near Crandon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Strong Falls Roaring ยท 203 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Twelvefoot Falls Roaring ยท 116 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Bull Falls Roaring ยท 116 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Daves Falls Roaring ยท 116 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Horseshoe Falls Roaring ยท 116 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring ยท 116 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crandon (30 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.

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

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

Eightfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

32.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

33.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

33.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

33.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 39 Waterfalls Near Crandon

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

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

Eightfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

32.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

33.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

33.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

33.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

33.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

34.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

34.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

35.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Ducknest Falls in Wisconsin, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Ducknest Falls

35.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Big Smoky Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Smoky Falls

38 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Breakwater Falls in Wisconsin, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Breakwater Falls

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

Beartrap Falls

40.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Eddy Falls in Wisconsin, about 20 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Eddy Falls

40.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

41.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Middle East Jumbo River Falls in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Middle East Jumbo River Falls

41.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Upper East Tumbo River Falls in Michigan, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper East Tumbo River Falls

41.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

42 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dumpy Falls in Michigan, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Dumpy Falls

42.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crandon

Are there free waterfalls near Crandon?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Crandon, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crandon?

There are 30 easy waterfall hikes near Crandon, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crandon?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crandon, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crandon?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crandon, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crandon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Crandon is Big Eddy Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Crandon?

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

Do any waterfalls near Crandon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crandon?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Crandon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crandon?

The closest waterfall to Crandon is Strong Falls, approximately 26.1 miles away.

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