Saint Croix County, Wisconsin
Waterfalls Near Somerset, WI
Somerset has 3 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Apple River Falls is the closest at 3.0 miles to the northwest. Minnehaha Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 2,855 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Minnesota.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Somerset at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near Somerset, Ranked by Distance
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Apple River Falls
Apple River Falls is the closest named waterfall to Somerset, 3.0 miles to the northwest in St. Croix County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Somerset.
- Rating
- 3.9 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Somerset, WI 54025
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Shadow Falls
Shadow Falls lies 28 miles southwest of Somerset in Ramsey County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Somerset. Its own nearest town is Falcon Heights.
- Rating
- 4.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- St Paul, MN 55105
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Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Somerset in Hennepin County, number 3 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Somerset. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
- Rating
- 4.7 (2,855 Google reviews)
- Address
- Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Saint Anthony Falls
Saint Anthony Falls lies 30 miles west of Somerset in Hennepin County, number 4 of 4 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Somerset. Historic urban waterfall known for its hydroelectric dam & lock system & heritage trail loop.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Minneapolis, MN 55414
Where the Waterfalls Are
Somerset 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 Somerset: 2 to the southwest and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across St. Croix County (1), Ramsey County (1), and Hennepin County (1). The average distance is 20.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Somerset
Apple River Falls (3.0 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Somerset
Shadow Falls (28 mi), Minnehaha Falls (30 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Somerset: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Somerset, WI?
3 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Somerset: 1 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Somerset?
Apple River Falls in St. Croix County is the closest, about 3.0 miles northwest of Somerset.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Somerset?
Minnehaha Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 2,855 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Somerset in?
St. Croix County (1), Ramsey County (1), and Hennepin County (1).
How does Somerset compare with other Wisconsin towns?
Somerset ranks 10th of the 19 Wisconsin towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.