Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Marion, WI
Marion has 13 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Little Falls is the closest at 7.0 miles to the southwest. Big Smoky Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 51 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Marion.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Marion at a Glance
13 Waterfalls Near Marion, Ranked by Distance
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Little Falls
Little Falls is the closest named waterfall to Marion, 7.0 miles to the southwest in Waupaca County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Marion.
- Rating
- 4.6 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Little Falls, WI 54950
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Freeman Falls
Freeman Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Marion in Shawano County, number 2 of 13 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.3 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Herman, WI 54128
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Gilmer Falls
Gilmer Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Marion in Shawano County, number 3 of 13 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.6 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, WI 54166
- Known for
- relaxing atmosphere, cleanliness, hidden gem, scenery, location
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Little Bull Falls
Little Bull Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Marion in Shawano County, number 4 of 13 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, WI 54166
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Peavey Falls
Peavey Falls lies 21 miles north of Marion in Menominee County, number 5 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Wayka Falls
Wayka Falls lies 21 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 6 of 13 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Beartrap Falls
Beartrap Falls lies 21 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 7 of 13 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls lies 22 miles north of Marion in Menominee County, number 8 of 13 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Big Eddy Falls
Big Eddy Falls lies 24 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 9 of 13 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.4 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Big Smoky Falls
Big Smoky Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 10 of 13 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (51 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Ducknest Falls
Ducknest Falls lies 28 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 11 of 13 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Sullivan Falls
Sullivan Falls lies 29 miles northeast of Marion in Menominee County, number 12 of 13 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.2 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Evergreen Falls
Evergreen Falls lies 29 miles north of Marion in Menominee County, number 13 of 13 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Marion. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.4 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54491
Where the Waterfalls Are
Marion 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 Marion: 9 to the northeast, 3 to the north, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Menominee County (9), Shawano County (3), and Waupaca County (1). The average distance is 20.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Marion
Little Falls (7.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Marion
Freeman Falls (14 mi), Gilmer Falls (14 mi), Little Bull Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Marion
Peavey Falls (21 mi), Wayka Falls (21 mi), Beartrap Falls (21 mi), Rainbow Falls (22 mi), Big Eddy Falls (24 mi), Big Smoky Falls (27 mi), Ducknest Falls (28 mi), Sullivan Falls (29 mi), Evergreen Falls (29 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Marion: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Marion, WI?
13 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Marion: 1 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 9 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Marion?
Little Falls in Waupaca County is the closest, about 7.0 miles southwest of Marion.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Marion?
Big Smoky Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 51 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Marion in?
Menominee County (9), Shawano County (3), and Waupaca County (1).
How does Marion compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Marion ranks 5th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.