Waterfall Hikes Near Crandon, WI

1,519 residents
Chicago Time Zone
38 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

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Crandon have live flow data today

Beartrap Falls Low Big Eddy Falls Low Freeman Falls Low Gilmer Falls Low Little Bull Falls Low Peavey Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Wayka Falls Low Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Big Smoky Falls Low Ducknest Falls Low Evergreen Falls Low Sullivan Falls Low Breakwater Falls Low Bull Falls Low Daves Falls Low Eighteenfoot Falls Low Eightfoot Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Twelvefoot Falls Low Chicagon Falls Barely Flowing Chipmunk Falls Barely Flowing Dumpy Falls Barely Flowing Jumbo Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Mex-i-min-e Falls Barely Flowing Middle East Jumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Upper East Tumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing Long Slide Falls Barely Flowing Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Sand Portage Falls Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Low Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 59°F

Fri 68°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 66°F Partly Sunny
Sun 59°F Partly Sunny Best
Mon 48°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 47°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 57°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 55°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Crandon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Moderate ยท 1100 cfs 34th percentile
  2. 2 Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate ยท 1100 cfs 34th percentile
  3. 3 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate ยท 1100 cfs 34th percentile
  4. 4 Horseshoe Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Eightfoot Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 24th percentile
  6. 6 Eighteenfoot Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 24th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crandon (26 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 38 Waterfalls Near Crandon

Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

42.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

42.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

43 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

43.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

44 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ford Dam Falls in Michigan, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Ford Dam Falls

44.5 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Horse Race Rapids in Michigan, about 62 feet of drop LiDAR

Horse Race Rapids

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

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

Smalley Falls

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

Long Slide Falls

46.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

46.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.1 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

48.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

48.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sand Portage Falls in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Sand Portage Falls

48.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
3.0 miles 130 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

49.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quiver Falls in Wisconsin, about 41 feet of drop LiDAR

Quiver Falls

49.6 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 Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crandon?

There are 26 easy waterfall hikes near Crandon, including Chicagon Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crandon?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crandon, including Chicagon Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crandon?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crandon, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crandon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Crandon is Bull Falls at 0.2 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, 30 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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