Waterfall Hikes Near Oshkosh, WI

74,251 residents
Chicago Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oshkosh is flat lake country on Lake Winnebago, so the waterfalls on this page take some driving. Most of the eight lie north and east, toward the Manitowoc River and the edge of the Northwoods. Cato Falls asks the least, a half-mile walk to a drop on the Manitowoc. Big Eddy Falls on the Wolf River is a half mile as well, and Freeman Falls runs a mile out and back. Nothing here rates harder than easy, and dogs are welcome wherever we have trail data.

Located at 44.0227°N, -88.5619°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oshkosh

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near Oshkosh 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 Wayka Falls Barely Flowing Cato Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 61°F

Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 69°F Rain Showers
Fri 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 64°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 61°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Oshkosh

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Moderate · 213 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 Beartrap Falls Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Big Eddy Falls Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Freeman Falls Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Gilmer Falls Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 114 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oshkosh (5 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.

Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

31.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

46.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

47.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Oshkosh

Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

31.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

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

Gilmer Falls

46.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

47.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

47.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

48.3 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

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

Beartrap Falls

49.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oshkosh

Are there free waterfalls near Oshkosh?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Oshkosh, including Cato Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oshkosh?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Oshkosh, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oshkosh?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oshkosh, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oshkosh?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oshkosh, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oshkosh?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oshkosh is Big Eddy Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oshkosh?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Oshkosh have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oshkosh?

The closest waterfall to Oshkosh is Cato Falls, approximately 31.9 miles away.

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