Jackson County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Black River Falls, WI
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Black River Falls, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, 0.4 miles east of town. Big Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Black River Falls at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Black River Falls, Ranked by Distance
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Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja is the closest named waterfall to Black River Falls, 0.4 miles to the east in Jackson County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Black River Falls.
- Rating
- 3.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Black River Falls, WI 54615
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Polly Falls
Polly Falls lies 7.1 miles south of Black River Falls in Jackson County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Black River Falls.
- Rating
- 1.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Manchester, WI 54615
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Hamilton Falls
Hamilton Falls lies 35 miles north of Black River Falls in Eau Claire County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Black River Falls. Its own nearest town is Augusta.
- Rating
- 4.7 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilson, WI 54768
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Little Bull Falls
Little Bull Falls lies 38 miles east of Black River Falls in Wood County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Black River Falls. Its own nearest town is Marshfield.
- Rating
- 3.3 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wood, WI 54466
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 42 miles northwest of Black River Falls in Eau Claire County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Black River Falls. Its own nearest town is Fall Creek.
- Rating
- 4.8 (42 Google reviews)
- Address
- Seymour, WI 54703
- Known for
- Big Falls, sand beaches, short hike, trails, rocks
Where the Waterfalls Are
Black River Falls sits in or near the Central Sands and the Western Valleys area of Wisconsin. Across central and western Wisconsin, falls tend to be small ledges where rivers cut through sandstone. Jackson County, around Black River Falls, and Eau Claire County each have two listed falls, and Wood and Waupaca counties have one each. Sauk County lies near the Baraboo Hills and the edge of the Driftless Area, and St. Croix County sits along the St. Croix River on the Minnesota border. Manitowoc County, near Lake Michigan, adds an isolated fall. These sites are often in local parks and are easy to combine with other outings. Read the Wisconsin waterfall guide.
By direction from Black River Falls: 2 to the east, 1 to the north, 1 to the south, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Jackson County (2), Eau Claire County (2), and Wood County (1). The average distance is 24.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Black River Falls
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja (0.4 mi), Polly Falls (7.1 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Black River Falls: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Black River Falls, WI?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Black River Falls: 2 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Black River Falls?
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja in Jackson County is the closest, about 0.4 miles east of Black River Falls.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Black River Falls?
Big Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Black River Falls in?
Jackson County (2), Eau Claire County (2), and Wood County (1).
How does Black River Falls compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Black River Falls ranks 11th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.