Douglas County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Lake Nebagamon, WI
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lake Nebagamon. Amnicon Falls is the closest at 11 miles to the northwest. Little Manitou Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 69 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Lake Nebagamon at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Lake Nebagamon, Ranked by Distance
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Amnicon Falls
Amnicon Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lake Nebagamon, 11 miles to the northwest in Douglas County. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Upper & lower falls in forest state park with trails, camping & local deer, raccoons & coyotes.
- Rating
- 4.8 (67 Google reviews)
- Address
- Amnicon, WI 54874
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Shale Falls
Shale Falls lies 13 miles north of Lake Nebagamon in Douglas County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maple, WI 54854
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Big Manitou Falls
Big Manitou Falls lies 20 miles west of Lake Nebagamon in Douglas County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Powerful 165-ft waterfall plunging down the side of a wooded gorge with viewpoints.
- Rating
- 4.8 (156 Google reviews)
- Address
- Superior, WI 54880
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Little Manitou Falls
Little Manitou Falls lies 20 miles west of Lake Nebagamon in Douglas County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Superior.
- Rating
- 4.9 (69 Google reviews)
- Address
- Superior, WI 54836
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Morgan Falls
Morgan Falls lies 39 miles east of Lake Nebagamon in Ashland County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Ashland.
- Rating
- 4.7 (79 Google reviews)
- Address
- Marengo, WI 54855
- Known for
- hike to falls, pit toilets, lovely falls, easy hike, rock formations
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Gooseberry Falls
Gooseberry Falls lies 45 miles north of Lake Nebagamon in Lake County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Beautiful group of waterfalls & namesake of Gooseberry Falls State Park, with paths & viewpoints.
- Rating
- 4.8 (106 Google reviews)
- Address
- Silver Creek Township, MN 55616
- Known for
- paved trail, walking trails, peaceful experience, views, stairs
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Pipestone Falls
Pipestone Falls lies 51 miles southeast of Lake Nebagamon in Sawyer County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Little Round Lake.
- Rating
- 3.8 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- New Post, WI 54828
- Known for
- beautiful scenery, hidden gem, trail, bug spray, hike
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Brownstone Falls
Brownstone Falls lies 51 miles east of Lake Nebagamon in Ashland County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Ashland.
- Rating
- 4.9 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Morse, WI 54846
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Copper Falls
Copper Falls lies 51 miles east of Lake Nebagamon in Ashland County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Tiered cascade in a rugged gorge with wooded trails, bridges & lookout spots, plus camping nearby.
- Rating
- 4.6 (63 Google reviews)
- Address
- Morse, WI 54546
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Glenn Avon Falls
Glenn Avon Falls lies 55 miles north of Lake Nebagamon in Lake County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 4.3 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55616
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Beaver River Falls
Beaver River Falls lies 55 miles north of Lake Nebagamon in Lake County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 5.0 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
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Potato River Falls
Potato River Falls lies 56 miles east of Lake Nebagamon in Iron County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lake Nebagamon. Its own nearest town is Hurley.
- Rating
- 4.8 (162 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gurney, WI 54559
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lake Nebagamon sits in or near the Lake Superior Uplands area of Wisconsin. Wisconsin's tallest falls lie near Lake Superior. Big Manitou Falls in Pattison State Park, Douglas County, plunges about 165 feet down a wooded gorge on the Black River and is the highest waterfall in the state, with Little Manitou Falls upstream. Nearby Amnicon Falls State Park has upper and lower falls along the Amnicon River, with a covered footbridge crossing the stream. In Ashland County, Copper Falls tumbles through a rugged gorge in the state park of the same name, and Morgan Falls lies in the Chequamegon National Forest. Iron County holds Potato River Falls and Superior Falls, while Sawyer County adds inland falls. Read the Wisconsin waterfall guide.
By direction from Lake Nebagamon: 2 to the west, 1 to the north, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Douglas County (4). The average distance is 16.2 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Lake Nebagamon
Amnicon Falls (11 mi), Shale Falls (13 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lake Nebagamon
Big Manitou Falls (20 mi), Little Manitou Falls (20 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lake Nebagamon: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lake Nebagamon, WI?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lake Nebagamon: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lake Nebagamon?
Amnicon Falls in Douglas County is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of Lake Nebagamon.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lake Nebagamon?
Little Manitou Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 69 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Big Manitou Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lake Nebagamon in?
Douglas County (4).
How does Lake Nebagamon compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Lake Nebagamon ranks 7th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.