LiDAR terrain view · USGS 3DEP
Big Eddy Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainNo public access
Big Eddy Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.
Big Eddy Falls is on Menominee tribal land and is closed to non-Menominees. Tribal trespass penalties can include fines and vehicle seizure, and the only road in ends at a private home.
About Big Eddy Falls
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Big Eddy Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Big Eddy Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal times to visit, as the water flow is typically higher due to snowmelt and rainfall.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 42°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Red River, 11.2 miles away, not on Big Eddy Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
125 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 34 years of record
5.92 ft
Water depth at gauge
42°F
Very coldExpect numbness within minutes
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year. Water temperature is very cold at 42 degrees F, expect numbness within minutes.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge RED RIVER AT MORGAN ROAD NEAR MORGAN, WI (18 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
135 cfs
3/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
132 cfs
5/10Fri
Barely Flowing
124 cfs
5/10Sat
Barely Flowing
128 cfs
5/10Sun
Barely Flowing
122 cfs
5/10Mon
Barely Flowing
124 cfs
5/10Tue
Barely Flowing
121 cfs
5/10Best window: Tomorrow — barely flowing flow, partly sunny (trip score 5/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late March to mid June, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Big Eddy Falls Frozen?
Updated about 5 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Big Eddy Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 60°F to 38°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 125 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Wisconsin.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The bare-earth surface loses about 20 feet through the falls, but gradually, the profile of a cascade rather than a plunge. The ground at the falls is roughly 871 feet above sea level.
Both above and below, the ground is gentle; the falls are the one abrupt step in an otherwise easy-going creek. The falls face southeast and catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 871 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 20 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Southeast
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading southeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
869 feet above sea level
Coordinates
44.965259° N, -88.635383° W
Land Management
Managed by TRIB No Public Access
Where to Stay
Super 8 by Wyndham Antigo
Sleep Inn Antigo
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Antigo by IHG
Spur of the Moment Ranch
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
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Nearby Campground
BOULDER LAKE
12 miles away · 99 sites
Overview Boulder Lake Campground is located on the shores of Boulder Lake in northern Wisconsin. It is the forest's largest campground but campsites fill up fast. The campground is home to individual and group sites, making it an ideal location to relax with friends or family. Recreational opportunities abound. Recreation Boulder Lake provides ample opportunities for power boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Anglers might catch walleye, northern pike, bass or panfish. Ice fishing is also
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Wildlife
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Visitors may also spot fish in the river.
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