Many of Wisconsin’s waterfalls are in remote areas in the northern part of the state, surrounded by beautiful dalles with intimate spill pools and small scenic gorges. Most range from 6 to 30 feet in height (except for Big Manitou Falls, which drops 165 feet). Several waterfall areas are in State Parks with wood structures built during the CCC era, which add an historic, rustic charm.
A beautiful, rugged, 2-mile stretch of the Amnicon River drops more than 200 feet over the ancient Douglas Fault through Amnicon Falls State Park. There are several named waterfalls, big rapids, dalles, rock formations, a small sandstone canyon, and a historic Horton Bridge.
The Bad River and Tyler Forks River converge to form several scenic waterfalls in a narrow, two mile-long gorge. Copper Falls (29 feet) and Brownstone Falls (30 feet) are the park's signature features. Other scenic highlights include Red Granite Falls and ‘Devil’s Gate’.
This scenic waterfall occurs where the Pine River constricts and rushes through big wavy rapids, then roars down a twenty-foot slide between granite ledges into a wide pool. The pool is surrounded by rock formations covered in cedar, pine, and birch.
Big Manitou Falls drop 165 feet in two stages and are the fourth tallest waterfall in the U.S. The park also features Little Manitou Falls (31 feet), Interfalls Lake, an expansive day-use area, and a scenic nature trail with views of rapids and minor falls on the Black River.