Ashland County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Ashland, WI
There are 7 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Ashland. The nearest is Morgan Falls, 17 miles south of town. Brownstone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 14 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Ashland. The list includes falls across the line in Michigan.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Ashland at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Ashland, Ranked by Distance
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Morgan Falls
Morgan Falls is the closest named waterfall to Ashland, 17 miles to the south in Ashland County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Ashland.
- Rating
- 4.7 (79 Google reviews)
- Address
- Marengo, WI 54855
- Known for
- hike to falls, pit toilets, lovely falls, easy hike, rock formations
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Brownstone Falls
Brownstone Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Ashland in Ashland County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Ashland.
- Rating
- 4.9 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Morse, WI 54846
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Copper Falls
Copper Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Ashland in Ashland County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Ashland. Tiered cascade in a rugged gorge with wooded trails, bridges & lookout spots, plus camping nearby.
- Rating
- 4.6 (63 Google reviews)
- Address
- Morse, WI 54546
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Potato River Falls
Potato River Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Ashland in Iron County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Ashland. Its own nearest town is Hurley.
- Rating
- 4.8 (162 Google reviews)
- Address
- Gurney, WI 54559
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Superior Falls
Superior Falls lies 22 miles east of Ashland in Gogebic County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Ashland. Its own nearest town is Ironwood.
- Rating
- 5.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Saxon, WI 54559
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Superior Falls
Superior Falls lies 22 miles east of Ashland in Iron County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Ashland. 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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Saxon Falls
Saxon Falls lies 24 miles east of Ashland in Gogebic County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Ashland. Its own nearest town is Ironwood.
- Rating
- 4.5 (80 Google reviews)
- Address
- Saxon, WI 54559
Where the Waterfalls Are
Ashland 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 Ashland: 3 to the east, 3 to the southeast, and 1 to the south. They are spread across Ashland County (3), Iron County (2), and Gogebic County (2). The average distance is 20.4 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Ashland
Morgan Falls (17 mi), Brownstone Falls (19 mi), Copper Falls (19 mi), Potato River Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Ashland
Superior Falls (22 mi), Superior Falls (22 mi), Saxon Falls (24 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Ashland: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Ashland, WI?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Ashland: 0 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Ashland?
Morgan Falls in Ashland County is the closest, about 17 miles south of Ashland.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Ashland?
Brownstone Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 14 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Potato River Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Ashland in?
Ashland County (3), Iron County (2), and Gogebic County (2).
How does Ashland compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Ashland ranks 6th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.