Menominee County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Keshena, WI
There are 13 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Keshena, 8 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Wayka Falls, 3.4 miles north of town. Big Smoky Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 51 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Keshena.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Keshena at a Glance
13 Waterfalls Near Keshena, Ranked by Distance
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Wayka Falls
Wayka Falls is the closest named waterfall to Keshena, 3.4 miles to the north in Menominee County. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Beartrap Falls
Beartrap Falls lies 4.3 miles northwest of Keshena in Menominee County, number 2 of 13 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Little Bull Falls
Little Bull Falls lies 5.1 miles southwest of Keshena in Shawano County, number 3 of 13 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, WI 54166
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Gilmer Falls
Gilmer Falls lies 5.2 miles southwest of Keshena in Shawano County, number 4 of 13 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.6 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, WI 54166
- Known for
- relaxing atmosphere, cleanliness, hidden gem, scenery, location
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Big Eddy Falls
Big Eddy Falls lies 5.6 miles north of Keshena in Menominee County, number 5 of 13 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.4 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Freeman Falls
Freeman Falls lies 5.8 miles southwest of Keshena in Shawano County, number 6 of 13 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.3 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Herman, WI 54128
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Peavey Falls
Peavey Falls lies 8.8 miles northwest of Keshena in Menominee County, number 7 of 13 by distance.
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Big Smoky Falls
Big Smoky Falls lies 9.2 miles north of Keshena in Menominee County, number 8 of 13 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (51 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls lies 10 miles northwest of Keshena in Menominee County, number 9 of 13 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Ducknest Falls
Ducknest Falls lies 11 miles north of Keshena in Menominee County, number 10 of 13 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Sullivan Falls
Sullivan Falls lies 12 miles north of Keshena in Menominee County, number 11 of 13 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.2 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Evergreen Falls
Evergreen Falls lies 13 miles north of Keshena in Menominee County, number 12 of 13 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.4 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54491
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Keshena in Waupaca County, number 13 of 13 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Keshena. Its own nearest town is Marion.
- Rating
- 4.6 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Little Falls, WI 54950
Where the Waterfalls Are
Keshena sits in or near the Northeast Woods and the Menominee River area of Wisconsin. Marinette County calls itself the waterfall capital of Wisconsin, and with 13 listed falls it leads the state. Rivers such as the Pike and Peshtigo cross bands of hard rock, producing falls like Daves Falls, Long Slide Falls, Smalley Falls, Strong Falls and Horseshoe Falls, many in county parks. In neighboring Menominee County, the Wolf River flows through the Menominee Indian Reservation over a series of falls and rapids. Shawano, Florence, Oneida and Lincoln counties add more river falls, often surrounded by northern hardwood and pine forest. Read the Wisconsin waterfall guide.
By direction from Keshena: 6 to the north, 4 to the southwest, and 3 to the northwest. They are spread across Menominee County (9), Shawano County (3), and Waupaca County (1). The average distance is 9.2 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Keshena
Wayka Falls (3.4 mi), Beartrap Falls (4.3 mi), Little Bull Falls (5.1 mi), Gilmer Falls (5.2 mi), Big Eddy Falls (5.6 mi), Freeman Falls (5.8 mi), Peavey Falls (8.8 mi), Big Smoky Falls (9.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Keshena
Rainbow Falls (10 mi), Ducknest Falls (11 mi), Sullivan Falls (12 mi), Evergreen Falls (13 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Keshena
Little Falls (26 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Keshena: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Keshena, WI?
13 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Keshena: 8 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Keshena?
Wayka Falls in Menominee County is the closest, about 3.4 miles north of Keshena.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Keshena?
Big Smoky Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 51 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Keshena in?
Menominee County (9), Shawano County (3), and Waupaca County (1).
How does Keshena compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Keshena ranks 4th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.