Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto, WI

4,586 residents
Chicago Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oconto sits where the Oconto River meets the bay of Green Bay, and thirty falls land within fifty miles, most of them scattered along the county roads to the north. Daves Falls near Amberg is a half-mile walk. Pemene Falls on the Menominee River asks about the same. Twin Island Rapids stretches a full mile along the water. Every trail with data here rates easy and takes dogs, which makes this good country for stringing several falls into a single day of back-road driving.

Located at 44.8923°N, -87.8715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oconto

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

30 waterfalls near Oconto 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 Smoky Falls Low Ducknest Falls Low Evergreen Falls Low Sullivan Falls Low Bull Falls Low Daves Falls Low Eighteenfoot Falls Low Eightfoot Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Twelvefoot Falls Low Cato Falls Low Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Long Slide Falls Barely Flowing Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Sand Portage Falls Barely Flowing Sturgeon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Twin Island Rapids Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy · 64°F

Fri 66°F Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
Sat 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 64°F Mostly Cloudy Best
Mon 53°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 52°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 61°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 60°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oconto

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 Fumee Falls Moderate ยท 1100 cfs 34th percentile
  4. 4 Bull Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Daves Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Eighteenfoot Falls Low ยท 123 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto (23 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Twin Island Rapids in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Twin Island Rapids

23 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

35 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

38.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 30 Waterfalls Near Oconto

LiDAR terrain view around Twin Island Rapids in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Twin Island Rapids

23 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

35 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Big Eddy Falls in Wisconsin, about 20 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Eddy Falls

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

Beartrap Falls

36.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

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

Little Bull Falls

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

Gilmer Falls

38.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Smoky Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Smoky Falls

38.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

39 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quiver Falls in Wisconsin, about 41 feet of drop LiDAR

Quiver Falls

39.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

39.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Ducknest Falls in Wisconsin, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Ducknest Falls

40.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

41.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

41.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

41.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sturgeon Falls (historical) in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

41.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

42.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

42.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oconto

Are there free waterfalls near Oconto?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Oconto, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oconto?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near Oconto, including Cato Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oconto?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oconto, including Cato Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oconto?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oconto is Bull Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oconto?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oconto require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oconto?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Oconto have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oconto?

The closest waterfall to Oconto is Twin Island Rapids, approximately 23 miles away.

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