Gogebic County, Michigan

Waterfalls Near Ironwood, MI

49 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ironwood, 8 of them inside 10 miles. Peterson Falls is the closest at 1.7 miles to the northwest. Great Conglomerate Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 117 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Ironwood. The list includes falls across the line in Wisconsin.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Potato River Falls in Iron County, Wisconsin
Pictured: Potato River Falls, WI

Best Waterfalls Near Ironwood at a Glance

Photo of Algonquin Falls, a waterfall 1.3 miles from Chippewa Falls
Pictured: nearby Algonquin Falls (1.3 mi)
With recorded history

Chippewa Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

30 Waterfalls Near Ironwood, Ranked by Distance

  1. Peterson Falls

    Ironwood, MI · Gogebic County · 1.7 mi northwest of Ironwood
    3.3 (7 reviews)

    Peterson Falls is the closest named waterfall to Ironwood, 1.7 miles to the northwest in Gogebic County. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood.

    Rating
    3.3 (7 Google reviews)
    Address
    Kimball, WI 54534
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  2. Interstate Falls

    Ironwood, MI · Gogebic County · 1.9 mi northwest of Ironwood
    4.4 (93 reviews)

    Interstate Falls lies 1.9 miles northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Conservation area featuring a small waterfall & rapids reached by a beginner-friendly hiking trail.

    Rating
    4.4 (93 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  3. Rocky Forty Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 4.4 mi northeast of Ironwood
    3.8 (5 reviews)

    Rocky Forty Falls lies 4.4 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Rating
    3.8 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  4. Powder Horn Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 5.5 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.5 (33 reviews)

    Powder Horn Falls lies 5.5 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Rating
    4.5 (33 Google reviews)
    Address
    Bessemer Township, MI 49911
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  5. Granite Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 6.9 mi east of Ironwood

    Granite Falls lies 6.9 miles east of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 5 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.4400, -90.0281)
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  6. Spring Camp Falls

    Hurley, WI · Iron County · 8.1 mi southwest of Ironwood
    4.3 (33 reviews)

    Spring Camp Falls lies 8.1 miles southwest of Ironwood in Iron County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Hurley.

    Rating
    4.3 (33 Google reviews)
    Address
    Pence, WI 54534
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  7. Neepikon Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 8.7 mi east of Ironwood

    Neepikon Falls lies 8.7 miles east of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 7 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.4911, -89.9963)
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  8. Gabbro Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 9.1 mi east of Ironwood
    4.6 (135 reviews)

    Gabbro Falls lies 9.1 miles east of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Rating
    4.6 (135 Google reviews)
    Address
    Bessemer Township, MI 49911
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  9. Chippewa Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 11 mi northeast of Ironwood
    3.5 (2 reviews)

    Chippewa Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 10 feet.

    Rating
    3.5 (2 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  10. Saxon Falls

    Ironwood, MI · Gogebic County · 11 mi northwest of Ironwood
    4.5 (80 reviews)

    Saxon Falls lies 11 miles northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 10 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood.

    Rating
    4.5 (80 Google reviews)
    Address
    Saxon, WI 54559
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  11. Root Beer Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 12 mi east of Ironwood
    3.8 (39 reviews)

    Root Beer Falls lies 12 miles east of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 11 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Rating
    3.8 (39 Google reviews)
    Address
    Wakefield Township, MI 49968
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  12. Algonquin Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 12 mi north of Ironwood
    3.0 (5 reviews)

    Algonquin Falls lies 12 miles north of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 12 of 30 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Rating
    3.0 (5 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  13. Manakiki Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 13 mi north of Ironwood

    Manakiki Falls lies 13 miles north of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 13 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6408, -90.1120)
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  14. Great Conglomerate Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 13 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.9 (117 reviews)

    Great Conglomerate Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 30 feet.

    Rating
    4.9 (117 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  15. Maple Creek Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 14 mi north of Ironwood

    Maple Creek Falls lies 14 miles north of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 15 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Bessemer.

    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  16. Superior Falls

    Ironwood, MI · Gogebic County · 14 mi northwest of Ironwood
    5.0 (4 reviews)

    Superior Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood.

    Rating
    5.0 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Saxon, WI 54559
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  17. Superior Falls

    Hurley, WI · Iron County · 14 mi northwest of Ironwood
    4.7 (108 reviews)

    Superior Falls lies 14 miles northwest of Ironwood in Iron County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Hurley.

    Rating
    4.7 (108 Google reviews)
    Address
    Saxon, WI 54559
    Known for
    steep hill, walk to falls, upper viewpoint, lake view, lookout
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  18. Potawatomi Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 14 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.8 (56 reviews)

    Potawatomi Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 40 feet.

    Rating
    4.8 (56 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  19. Gorge Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 14 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.2 (29 reviews)

    Gorge Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 20 feet.

    Rating
    4.2 (29 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  20. Sandstone Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 15 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.8 (56 reviews)

    Sandstone Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 25 feet.

    Rating
    4.8 (56 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  21. Rainbow Falls

    Bessemer, MI · Gogebic County · 15 mi northeast of Ironwood
    4.7 (55 reviews)

    Rainbow Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Ironwood. USGS notes: The falls have a vertical drop of 45 feet.

    Rating
    4.7 (55 Google reviews)
    Address
    Ironwood Township, MI 49938
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  22. Ogima Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 17 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Ogima Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 22 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6345, -89.9293)
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  23. Potato River Falls

    Hurley, WI · Iron County · 17 mi west of Ironwood
    4.8 (162 reviews)

    Potato River Falls lies 17 miles west of Ironwood in Iron County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Ironwood. Its own nearest town is Hurley.

    Rating
    4.8 (162 Google reviews)
    Address
    Gurney, WI 54559
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  24. Ogimakwe Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 17 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Ogimakwe Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 24 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6407, -89.9267)
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  25. Abinodji Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 17 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Abinodji Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 25 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6424, -89.9268)
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  26. Lepisto Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 18 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Lepisto Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 26 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6589, -89.9406)
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  27. Iagoo Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 18 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Iagoo Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 27 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6622, -89.9414)
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  28. Nokomis Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Gogebic County · 18 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Nokomis Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Ironwood in Gogebic County, number 28 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Gogebic County, MI (GPS 46.6466, -89.9102)
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  29. Minnewawa Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Ontonagon County · 18 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Minnewawa Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Ironwood in Ontonagon County, number 29 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Ontonagon County, MI (GPS 46.5972, -89.8496)
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  30. Nimikon Falls

    Wakefield, MI · Ontonagon County · 18 mi northeast of Ironwood

    Nimikon Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Ironwood in Ontonagon County, number 30 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Wakefield.

    Address
    Ontonagon County, MI (GPS 46.6049, -89.8538)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Ironwood sits in or near the Western Upper Peninsula and Keweenaw area of Michigan. Gogebic County, with 42 listed falls, leads the state. Along the Black River north of Bessemer, a string of falls including Great Conglomerate, Potawatomi, Sandstone and Rainbow drop through a forested valley on the way to Lake Superior, with vertical drops of 25 to 45 feet recorded by USGS. The Presque Isle River and the Porcupine Mountains add more. In Ontonagon County, Bond Falls on the Middle Branch Ontonagon River spreads over a broad rock face with a 50-foot drop and a walkway across the river. Houghton and Keweenaw counties feature falls over volcanic rock on the copper-mining peninsula. Read the Michigan waterfall guide.

By direction from Ironwood: 29 to the northeast, 8 to the east, 5 to the northwest, 3 to the north, 3 to the west, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Gogebic County (39), Ontonagon County (5), Iron County (3), and Ashland County (2). The average distance is 17.1 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Ironwood

Peterson Falls (1.7 mi), Interstate Falls (1.9 mi), Rocky Forty Falls (4.4 mi), Powder Horn Falls (5.5 mi), Granite Falls (6.9 mi), Spring Camp Falls (8.1 mi), Neepikon Falls (8.7 mi), Gabbro Falls (9.1 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Ironwood

Chippewa Falls (11 mi), Saxon Falls (11 mi), Root Beer Falls (12 mi), Algonquin Falls (12 mi), Manakiki Falls (13 mi), Great Conglomerate Falls (13 mi), Maple Creek Falls (14 mi), Superior Falls (14 mi), Superior Falls (14 mi), Potawatomi Falls (14 mi), Gorge Falls (14 mi), Sandstone Falls (15 mi), Rainbow Falls (15 mi), Ogima Falls (17 mi), Potato River Falls (17 mi), Ogimakwe Falls (17 mi), Abinodji Falls (17 mi), Lepisto Falls (18 mi), Iagoo Falls (18 mi), Nokomis Falls (18 mi), Minnewawa Falls (18 mi), Nimikon Falls (18 mi), Nawadaha Falls (19 mi), Manido Falls (20 mi), Manabezho Falls (20 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Ironwood

Brownstone Falls (23 mi), Copper Falls (23 mi), Yondota Falls (23 mi), Pinkerton Falls (23 mi), Explorers Falls (24 mi), Trappers Falls (24 mi), Traders Falls (24 mi), Greenstone Falls (25 mi), Shining Cloud Falls (25 mi), Big Carp Falls (25 mi), Bathtub Falls (25 mi), Deer Creek Falls (26 mi), Rapid River Falls (27 mi), Nelson Canyon Falls (29 mi), Marshall Falls (29 mi), Judson Falls (29 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Ironwood: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Ironwood, MI?

49 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ironwood: 8 within 10 miles, 25 10 to 20 miles, 16 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Ironwood?

Peterson Falls in Gogebic County is the closest, about 1.7 miles northwest of Ironwood.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Ironwood?

Great Conglomerate Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 117 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Potato River Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Ironwood in?

Gogebic County (39), Ontonagon County (5), Iron County (3), and Ashland County (2).

How does Ironwood compare with other Michigan towns?

Ironwood ranks 4th of the 24 Michigan towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.