Luce County, Michigan
Waterfalls Near Newberry, MI
There are 2 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Newberry. The nearest is Upper Falls, 19 miles northeast of town. Spray Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 30 Google reviews). Most of the falls are west of Newberry.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Newberry at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Newberry, Ranked by Distance
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls is the closest named waterfall to Newberry, 19 miles to the northeast in Luce County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Newberry. A huge amount of cedar-stained water drains over this wide waterfall on the Tahquamenon River.
- Rating
- 4.9 (1,223 Google reviews)
- Address
- McMillan Township, MI 49768
- Known for
- fall colors, wheelchair accessibility, walk to falls, boardwalk, beautiful scenery
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Lower Falls
Lower Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Newberry in Chippewa County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Cascading series of 5 small falls around an island, reachable by a wooded trail along the river.
- Rating
- 4.6 (24 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitefish Township, MI 49768
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Chipmunk Falls
Chipmunk Falls lies 30 miles northwest of Newberry in Alger County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry.
- Rating
- 3.3 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Grand Marais, MI 49839
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Sable Falls
Sable Falls lies 32 miles northwest of Newberry in Alger County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry.
- Rating
- 4.9 (185 Google reviews)
- Address
- Burt Township, MI 49839
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Spray Falls
Spray Falls lies 45 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Hiking trails & boats lead to this powerful 70' waterfall which plunges into Lake Superior.
- Rating
- 5.0 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 46 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. This picturesque 60-ft-high waterfall in a forest is reached via a 1.5-mile-long hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (96 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Mosquito Falls
Mosquito Falls lies 47 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Surrounded by a peaceful forest, this cascading 3-part waterfall is accessed by a hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.4 (60 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Miners Falls
Miners Falls lies 49 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, accessible via a path with stairs to a lookout.
- Rating
- 4.9 (419 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls lies 49 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. 140-ft. waterfall cascading over tall, lakefront cliffs, visible from a boat or the shoreline trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Munising Falls
Munising Falls lies 53 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. 50-foot waterfall with a forested trail & stairs to a viewing platform along a sandstone canyon.
- Rating
- 4.6 (525 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 53 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Visitors can stand both in front of & behind this 40-foot waterfall flowing into a sandstone canyon.
- Rating
- 3.8 (78 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Memorial Falls
Memorial Falls lies 53 miles west of Newberry in Alger County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Newberry. Destination for short hikes through a gorge leading to twin waterfalls fed by streams.
- Rating
- 3.8 (59 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
Where the Waterfalls Are
Newberry sits in or near the Pictured Rocks and the Eastern UP area of Michigan. Around Munising, sandstone layers form a cliffline that streams pour over on their way to Lake Superior. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contains Munising Falls, Miners Falls and Sable Falls, while Wagner Falls and Laughing Whitefish Falls are protected as state scenic sites. Horseshoe Falls is a privately run attraction with an admission fee. Further east in Luce County, the Upper Falls of the Tahquamenon River is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi and among the most visited in Michigan, with its distinctive amber water. The Lower Falls lie a few miles downstream within the same state park. Read the Michigan waterfall guide.
By direction from Newberry: 8 to the west, 2 to the northeast, and 2 to the northwest. They are spread across Alger County (10), Luce County (1), and Chippewa County (1). The average distance is 41.8 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Newberry
Upper Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Newberry
Lower Falls (22 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Newberry: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Newberry, MI?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Newberry: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Newberry?
Upper Falls in Luce County is the closest, about 19 miles northeast of Newberry.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Newberry?
Spray Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 30 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Upper Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Newberry in?
Alger County (10), Luce County (1), and Chippewa County (1).
How does Newberry compare with other Michigan towns?
Newberry ranks 21st of the 24 Michigan towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.