Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto Falls, WI

2,959 residents
Chicago Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oconto Falls? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oconto Falls. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8738°N, -88.1444°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Oconto Falls have live flow data today

Beartrap Falls Barely Flowing Big Eddy Falls Barely Flowing Freeman Falls Barely Flowing Gilmer Falls Barely Flowing Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing Peavey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wayka Falls Barely Flowing Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Big Smoky Falls Barely Flowing Ducknest Falls Barely Flowing Evergreen Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Cato Falls Low Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing Long Slide Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Twin Island Rapids Low Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 69°F

Fri 69°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sat 69°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 54°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 53°F Partly Sunny
Wed 60°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 58°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oconto Falls

Updated about 6 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Bull Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Daves Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Eightfoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Twelvefoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oconto Falls (20 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 Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

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

Gilmer Falls

26 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

26.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 27 Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

LiDAR terrain view around Ford Dam Falls in Michigan, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Ford Dam Falls

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

Horse Race Rapids

48 miles away
Michigan
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

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

Long Slide Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

48.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

49 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

49.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oconto Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Oconto Falls, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oconto Falls?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Oconto Falls, including Cato Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oconto Falls?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oconto Falls, including Cato Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oconto Falls, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oconto Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oconto Falls is Bull Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oconto Falls?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oconto Falls require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oconto Falls?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Oconto Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oconto Falls?

The closest waterfall to Oconto Falls is Wayka Falls, approximately 24.4 miles away.

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