These are the Wisconsin waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Daves Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
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How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 46% of all Google reviews of Wisconsin waterfalls.
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1. Daves Falls
Daves Falls near Niagara takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 241 reviews.
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241 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Wisconsin, about 14% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.5 times as many as Potato River Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 910 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 87% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Niagara, about 19 miles to the north.
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2. Potato River Falls
Potato River Falls, near Hurley, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 162 reviews.
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162 Google reviews make it number 2 in Wisconsin, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 430 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 82% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Hurley, about 16 miles to the east.
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3. Big Manitou Falls
Big Manitou Falls, near Superior, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 156 reviews.
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156 Google reviews make it number 3 in Wisconsin, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 476 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 85% five-star reviews. "Powerful 165-ft waterfall plunging down the side of a wooded gorge with viewpoints." The nearest town is Superior, about 13 miles to the north.
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4. Long Slide Falls
Head to Long Slide Falls near Niagara, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 131 reviews. Visitors come here for steep hike, gravel trail, and short walk.
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131 Google reviews make it number 4 in Wisconsin, about 7% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 428 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 85% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention steep hike, gravel trail, and short walk. The nearest town is Niagara, about 6.8 miles to the northwest.
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5. Superior Falls
Superior Falls near Hurley rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 108 reviews. Visitors come here for steep hill, walk to falls, and upper viewpoint.
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108 Google reviews make it number 5 in Wisconsin, about 6% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 449 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 78% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention steep hill, walk to falls, and upper viewpoint. The nearest town is Hurley, about 13 miles to the southeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Wisconsin?
Daves Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.9-star rating from 241 Google reviews. It is near Niagara in Marinette County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 46% of all Google reviews of Wisconsin waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Wisconsin?
Our directory lists 50 waterfalls in Wisconsin. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Wisconsin waterfalls page.
Why does Marinette County have so many waterfalls?
Several rivers in Marinette County, including the Pike and Peshtigo, cross bands of hard bedrock on their way to Green Bay, creating many ledges and falls. The county has 13 listed falls, more than any other in Wisconsin.
Summary
Daves Falls near Niagara is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Wisconsin, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 241 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Spring is peak season for Wisconsin waterfalls. Snowmelt in April and May, along with spring rain, sends the strongest flows over the falls, especially in the north, where melt can continue into May. Black flies and mosquitoes become thick in the northern woods by late May and June. Summer flows are lower but usually steady, and the state parks along Lake Superior and in the northeast are busiest from late June through August. Fall color typically peaks in the north in late September to early October and moves south through mid-October; autumn rains can restore flow. Winter turns many falls into ice formations, and some state parks maintain winter trails, but heavy snow, cold and short days require preparation.
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