Exploring Waterfalls in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a great state for waterfall adventures. Put together here are some of the more prominent ones, separated by county, for those who wish to spend some time exploring the falls.

ASHLAND COUNTY

Three of Ashland County's waterfalls reside in Copper Falls State Park - Brownstone Falls drops 30 feet into the Tyler Forks River. A short distance upstream is Copper Falls, also 30 feet high. The last, Red Granite Falls, is more of a series of steep rapids than a waterfall, but still worth the look. The park also offers camping, boating, swimming, fishing, and more. To get there, take Highway 13 to the north side of Mellen and head northeast on Highway 169. Go about 2 miles and look for the park entrance on the left.

Morgan Falls is a very thin, but very high (about 70 feet) waterfall located in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It's a little over a mile's hike roundtrip to see this fall.

BROWN COUNTY

Just a few miles south of Green Bay is 30-foot Fonferek Falls, located in Fonferek's Glen. Though the glen itself is beautiful, it's diffcult to catch the waterfall, which is located along Bower Creek, when it has a lot of water to it. The best chance of seeing it at full force is in the spring, preferably right after the melt. To get there from Green Bay, take Highway 43 towards Milwaukee to County MM, and make a right. Take MM to Memory Lane and turn right in the park entrance. From the parking lot, it's just a short walk to the waterfall overlook (follow the arrow markers).

Another waterfall that only has a lot of water after a snowmelt or heavy rain is the Wequiock Falls. Again, it's best to go in the spring. It's only 25 feet in height, but can be quite beautiful when there is a lot of water to it. The Wequiock Falls Park itself is worth the visit. From I-43, take exit #185 and head northeast on Sturgeon Bay Rd. (Highway 57) for about 7 miles, after which you will see a sign for the park.

DOUGLAS COUNTY