Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Merrill, WI
1 named waterfall lies within 30 miles of Merrill, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Grandfather Falls, 10.0 miles northwest of town. Big Smoky Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 51 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Merrill.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Merrill at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Merrill, Ranked by Distance
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Grandfather Falls
Grandfather Falls is the closest named waterfall to Merrill, 10.0 miles to the northwest in Lincoln County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Merrill.
- Rating
- 4.4 (46 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rock Falls, WI 54452
- Known for
- area by the falls, ice age trail, narrow trail, hydroelectric plant, large rocks and roots
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Rainbow Rapids
Rainbow Rapids lies 44 miles north of Merrill in Oneida County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Rhinelander.
- Rating
- 1.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
- Known for
- rapids
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls lies 46 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Peavey Falls
Peavey Falls lies 47 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 4 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Address
- Neopit, WI 54150
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Evergreen Falls
Evergreen Falls lies 49 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.4 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54491
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Sullivan Falls
Sullivan Falls lies 51 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.2 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Ducknest Falls
Ducknest Falls lies 51 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Freeman Falls
Freeman Falls lies 52 miles southeast of Merrill in Shawano County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 3.3 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Herman, WI 54128
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 52 miles southeast of Merrill in Waupaca County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Marion.
- Rating
- 4.6 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Little Falls, WI 54950
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Beartrap Falls
Beartrap Falls lies 52 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Big Smoky Falls
Big Smoky Falls lies 52 miles east of Merrill in Menominee County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.8 (51 Google reviews)
- Address
- Menominee, WI 54135
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Gilmer Falls
Gilmer Falls lies 52 miles southeast of Merrill in Shawano County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Merrill. Its own nearest town is Keshena.
- Rating
- 4.6 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, WI 54166
- Known for
- relaxing atmosphere, cleanliness, hidden gem, scenery, location
Where the Waterfalls Are
Merrill 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 Merrill: 7 to the east, 3 to the southeast, 1 to the north, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Menominee County (7), Shawano County (2), Lincoln County (1), Oneida County (1), and Waupaca County (1). The average distance is 46.5 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Merrill: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Merrill, WI?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Merrill: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Merrill?
Grandfather Falls in Lincoln County is the closest, about 10.0 miles northwest of Merrill.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Merrill?
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 Merrill in?
Menominee County (7), Shawano County (2), Lincoln County (1), Oneida County (1), and Waupaca County (1).
How does Merrill compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Merrill ranks 16th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.