Florence County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Florence, WI
Florence has 27 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Breakwater Falls is the closest at 6.4 miles to the south. Fumee Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 162 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Florence. The list includes falls across the line in Michigan.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Florence at a Glance
27 Waterfalls Near Florence, Ranked by Distance
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Breakwater Falls
Breakwater Falls is the closest named waterfall to Florence, 6.4 miles to the south in Florence County. USGS notes: Sixth largest fall in the State of Wisconsin.
- Address
- Florence County, WI (GPS 45.8294, -88.2533)
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Ford Dam Falls
Ford Dam Falls lies 10 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 2 of 27 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Kingsford.
- Rating
- 1.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Kingsford, MI 49802
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Glidden Rapids
Glidden Rapids lies 11 miles north of Florence in Iron County, number 3 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Crystal Falls.
- Address
- Iron County, MI (GPS 46.0789, -88.2214)
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Horse Race Rapids
Horse Race Rapids lies 13 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 4 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Kingsford.
- Address
- Dickinson County, MI (GPS 45.7808, -88.0583)
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Hydraulic Dam Falls
Hydraulic Dam Falls lies 14 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 5 of 27 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Kingsford.
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Niagara, WI 54151
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Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) lies 14 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 6 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Address
- Marinette County, WI (GPS 45.7869, -88.0407)
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Michigamme Falls (historical)
Michigamme Falls (historical) lies 14 miles north of Florence in Iron County, number 7 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Crystal Falls.
- Address
- Iron County, MI (GPS 46.1306, -88.2250)
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Fumee Falls
Fumee Falls lies 15 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 8 of 27 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Florence. Roadside waterfall offering stairs to the top with a viewing platform, plus picnic spots.
- Rating
- 4.8 (162 Google reviews)
- Address
- Breitung Township, MI 49876
- Known for
- stairs to the top, observation deck, roadside falls, roadside park, poison ivy
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Little Quinnesec Falls
Little Quinnesec Falls lies 16 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 9 of 27 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 1.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Niagara, WI 54151
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Chicagon Falls
Chicagon Falls lies 18 miles northwest of Florence in Iron County, number 10 of 27 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Reached via a hiking trail, this scenic waterfall cascades amid a tranquil forest.
- Rating
- 4.4 (71 Google reviews)
- Address
- Crystal Falls Township, MI 49920
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Sand Portage Falls
Sand Portage Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 11 of 27 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Quinnesec.
- Rating
- 4.0 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Niagara, WI 54151
- Known for
- trail
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Piers Gorge Falls
Piers Gorge Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Florence in Dickinson County, number 12 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Norway.
- Address
- Dickinson County, MI (GPS 45.7578, -87.9442)
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Upper Mill Pond Falls
Upper Mill Pond Falls lies 20 miles east of Florence in Dickinson County, number 13 of 27 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Norway.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Felch Township, MI 49831
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Lower Mill Pond Falls
Lower Mill Pond Falls lies 20 miles east of Florence in Dickinson County, number 14 of 27 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Norway.
- Rating
- 1.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- Foster City, MI 49834
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Margeson Falls
Margeson Falls lies 21 miles north of Florence in Iron County, number 15 of 27 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Crystal Falls.
- Rating
- 1.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mansfield Township, MI 49920
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Smalley Falls
Smalley Falls lies 21 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 16 of 27 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.6 (62 Google reviews)
- Address
- Niagara, WI 54156
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Sturgeon Falls (historical)
Sturgeon Falls (historical) lies 22 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 17 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Address
- Marinette County, WI (GPS 45.7422, -87.8648)
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Long Slide Falls
Long Slide Falls lies 23 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 18 of 27 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.8 (131 Google reviews)
- Address
- Niagara, WI 54151
- Known for
- steep hike, gravel trail, short walk, rugged trail, easy hike
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Bull Falls
Bull Falls lies 23 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 19 of 27 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 3.1 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dunbar, WI 54119
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Eighteenfoot Falls
Eighteenfoot Falls lies 24 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 20 of 27 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.6 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dunbar, WI 54119
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Twelvefoot Falls
Twelvefoot Falls lies 24 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 21 of 27 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 5.0 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dunbar, WI 54119
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Power Dam Falls
Power Dam Falls lies 24 miles east of Florence in Dickinson County, number 22 of 27 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Norway.
- Rating
- 5.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Waucedah Township, MI 49892
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Eightfoot Falls
Eightfoot Falls lies 24 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 23 of 27 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.6 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dunbar, WI 54119
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 26 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 24 of 27 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.8 (80 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dunbar, WI 54119
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Quiver Falls
Quiver Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Florence in Marinette County, number 25 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Address
- Marinette County, WI (GPS 45.6548, -87.8239)
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Strong Falls
Strong Falls lies 28 miles south of Florence in Marinette County, number 26 of 27 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Florence. Its own nearest town is Niagara.
- Rating
- 4.8 (52 Google reviews)
- Address
- Silver Cliff, WI 54114
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Chipmunk Falls
Chipmunk Falls lies 30 miles northwest of Florence in Iron County, number 27 of 27 by distance. Its own nearest town is Iron River.
- Address
- Hematite Township, MI 49920
Where the Waterfalls Are
Florence sits in or near the Northeast Woods and the Menominee River area of Wisconsin. Marinette County calls itself the waterfall capital of Wisconsin, and with 13 listed falls it leads the state. Rivers such as the Pike and Peshtigo cross bands of hard rock, producing falls like Daves Falls, Long Slide Falls, Smalley Falls, Strong Falls and Horseshoe Falls, many in county parks. In neighboring Menominee County, the Wolf River flows through the Menominee Indian Reservation over a series of falls and rapids. Shawano, Florence, Oneida and Lincoln counties add more river falls, often surrounded by northern hardwood and pine forest. Read the Wisconsin waterfall guide.
By direction from Florence: 12 to the southeast, 7 to the south, 3 to the north, 3 to the east, and 2 to the northwest. They are spread across Marinette County (12), Dickinson County (9), Iron County (5), and Florence County (1). The average distance is 19.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Florence
Breakwater Falls (6.4 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Florence
Ford Dam Falls (10 mi), Glidden Rapids (11 mi), Horse Race Rapids (13 mi), Hydraulic Dam Falls (14 mi), Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) (14 mi), Michigamme Falls (historical) (14 mi), Fumee Falls (15 mi), Little Quinnesec Falls (16 mi), Chicagon Falls (18 mi), Sand Portage Falls (18 mi), Piers Gorge Falls (19 mi), Upper Mill Pond Falls (20 mi), Lower Mill Pond Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Florence
Margeson Falls (21 mi), Smalley Falls (21 mi), Sturgeon Falls (historical) (22 mi), Long Slide Falls (23 mi), Bull Falls (23 mi), Eighteenfoot Falls (24 mi), Twelvefoot Falls (24 mi), Power Dam Falls (24 mi), Eightfoot Falls (24 mi), Horseshoe Falls (26 mi), Quiver Falls (28 mi), Strong Falls (28 mi), Chipmunk Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Florence: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Florence, WI?
27 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Florence: 1 within 10 miles, 13 10 to 20 miles, 13 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Florence?
Breakwater Falls in Florence County is the closest, about 6.4 miles south of Florence.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Florence?
Fumee Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 162 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Florence in?
Marinette County (12), Dickinson County (9), Iron County (5), and Florence County (1).
How does Florence compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Florence ranks 2nd of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.