Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Augusta, WI
Augusta has 3 named waterfalls within 30 miles. Hamilton Falls is the closest at 11 miles to the northeast. Big Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Augusta at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Augusta, Ranked by Distance
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Hamilton Falls
Hamilton Falls is the closest named waterfall to Augusta, 11 miles to the northeast in Eau Claire County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Augusta.
- Rating
- 4.7 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wilson, WI 54768
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 13 miles northwest of Augusta in Eau Claire County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Augusta. Its own nearest town is Fall Creek.
- Rating
- 4.8 (42 Google reviews)
- Address
- Seymour, WI 54703
- Known for
- Big Falls, sand beaches, short hike, trails, rocks
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Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja lies 30 miles southeast of Augusta in Jackson County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Augusta. Its own nearest town is Black River Falls.
- Rating
- 3.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Black River Falls, WI 54615
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Polly Falls
Polly Falls lies 37 miles southeast of Augusta in Jackson County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Augusta. Its own nearest town is Black River Falls.
- Rating
- 1.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Manchester, WI 54615
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Little Bull Falls
Little Bull Falls lies 51 miles east of Augusta in Wood County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Augusta. Its own nearest town is Marshfield.
- Rating
- 3.3 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wood, WI 54466
Where the Waterfalls Are
Augusta sits in or near the Central Sands and the Western Valleys area of Wisconsin. Across central and western Wisconsin, falls tend to be small ledges where rivers cut through sandstone. Jackson County, around Black River Falls, and Eau Claire County each have two listed falls, and Wood and Waupaca counties have one each. Sauk County lies near the Baraboo Hills and the edge of the Driftless Area, and St. Croix County sits along the St. Croix River on the Minnesota border. Manitowoc County, near Lake Michigan, adds an isolated fall. These sites are often in local parks and are easy to combine with other outings. Read the Wisconsin waterfall guide.
By direction from Augusta: 1 to the northeast, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Eau Claire County (2) and Jackson County (1). The average distance is 18.0 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Augusta
Hamilton Falls (11 mi), Big Falls (13 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Augusta
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja (30 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Augusta: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Augusta, WI?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Augusta: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Augusta?
Hamilton Falls in Eau Claire County is the closest, about 11 miles northeast of Augusta.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Augusta?
Big Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 42 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Augusta in?
Eau Claire County (2) and Jackson County (1).
How does Augusta compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Augusta ranks 9th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.