Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Wissota, WI

3,001 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Living at Lake Wissota puts the water right outside the window, and the falls nearby keep the same unhurried pace. Big Falls on the Eau Claire River asks a half mile of walking and ends at a swimming hole where the dog can paddle. Hamilton Falls takes a mile. So does Pipestone Falls. Bellile Falls and one more unmeasured entry round out the five inside the radius. Summer planning mostly comes down to picking a swim day.

Located at 44.9220°N, -91.3013°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Wissota

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

2 of 4 waterfalls near Lake Wissota are flowing strongly today

Bellile Falls Strong Pipestone Falls Strong Big Falls Moderate Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Sun 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 75°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 68°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake Wissota

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bellile Falls Strong · 204 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Pipestone Falls Strong · 204 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 27th percentile
  4. 4 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Barely Flowing · 71 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Wissota (4 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.

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

5.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

20.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Pipestone Falls in Wisconsin, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Pipestone Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

49.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Lake Wissota

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

5.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

20.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bellile Falls in Wisconsin LiDAR

Bellile Falls

44.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Pipestone Falls in Wisconsin, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Pipestone Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

49.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Wissota

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Wissota?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lake Wissota, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Wissota?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Wissota, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Wissota?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Wissota, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Wissota?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Wissota, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Wissota?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Lake Wissota, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Wissota?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Wissota is Big Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Wissota?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lake Wissota have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Wissota?

The closest waterfall to Lake Wissota is Big Falls, approximately 5.2 miles away.

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