Douglas County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Superior, WI
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Superior. The nearest is Amnicon Falls, 13 miles southeast of town. 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 Superior at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Superior, Ranked by Distance
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Amnicon Falls
Amnicon Falls is the closest named waterfall to Superior, 13 miles to the southeast in Douglas County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. 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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Big Manitou Falls
Big Manitou Falls lies 13 miles south of Superior in Douglas County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Superior. 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 14 miles south of Superior in Douglas County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Superior.
- Rating
- 4.9 (69 Google reviews)
- Address
- Superior, WI 54836
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Shale Falls
Shale Falls lies 24 miles east of Superior in Douglas County, number 4 of 10 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. Its own nearest town is Lake Nebagamon.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Maple, WI 54854
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Gooseberry Falls
Gooseberry Falls lies 42 miles northeast of Superior in Lake County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Superior. 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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Glenn Avon Falls
Glenn Avon Falls lies 52 miles northeast of Superior in Lake County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. 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 53 miles northeast of Superior in Lake County, number 7 of 10 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. Its own nearest town is Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 5.0 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
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Wolf Creek Falls
Wolf Creek Falls lies 54 miles southwest of Superior in Pine County, number 8 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. Its own nearest town is Sandstone.
- Rating
- 4.7 (34 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandstone Township, MN 55072
- Known for
- climbing, park, hike, falls
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Big Spring Falls
Big Spring Falls lies 55 miles southwest of Superior in Pine County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Superior. Its own nearest town is Sandstone.
- Rating
- 4.6 (73 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandstone, MN 55072
- Known for
- quiet place, river, exploring, hiking, directions
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Pancake Falls
Pancake Falls lies 56 miles northeast of Superior in Lake County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Superior. Its own nearest town is Silver Bay.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614
Where the Waterfalls Are
Superior 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 Superior: 2 to the south, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Douglas County (4). The average distance is 15.8 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Superior
Amnicon Falls (13 mi), Big Manitou Falls (13 mi), Little Manitou Falls (14 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Superior
Shale Falls (24 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Superior: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Superior, WI?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Superior: 0 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Superior?
Amnicon Falls in Douglas County is the closest, about 13 miles southeast of Superior.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Superior?
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 Superior in?
Douglas County (4).
How does Superior compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Superior ranks 8th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.