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

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 74°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Partly Sunny
Tue 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 69°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Crandon

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Peavey Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Gilmer Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Freeman Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Wayka Falls Roaring ยท 335 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crandon (13 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.

Eightfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

1.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crandon (24 waterfalls)

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

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

16 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

2.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Crandon

Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gilmer Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

47.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

22.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

35.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

10.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

37.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

43 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

11 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

1.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

3.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

15.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

3.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

47.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

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 13 easy waterfall hikes near Crandon, including Bull 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 Beartrap 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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