Waterfall Hikes Near Oswego, IL

34,810 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oswego? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oswego. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.6834°N, -88.3372°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oswego

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Oswego have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated 15 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 75°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Oswego

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 5650 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 527 cfs 58th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 527 cfs 58th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oswego (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Oswego

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

11.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oswego

Are there free waterfalls near Oswego?

There is 1 free waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oswego?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oswego?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Oswego, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oswego?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oswego is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Oswego?

The closest waterfall to Oswego is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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