The Marinette County Waterfall Tour is popular with locals and visitors alike. Marinette County, dubbed the Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin, has a unique geological structure and diversity of gradient that has created magnificent waterfalls on its many rivers. There are dozens of larger falls and hundreds of smaller ones throughout the area. There is a formal tour of about a dozen major waterfalls that are open to the public. Most are reasonably accessible and many of the waterfalls are within Marinette County Parks, offering additional facilities such as playgrounds, picnic areas, shelters, and restrooms. Some County Parks even offer camping.
The Marinette County Parks
Some waterfalls can be seen from the parking lot, while others will require a short walk to the river for viewing. Please use caution — some of the trails are rough, and the rushing waters can be dangerous. Be sure to wear good walking or hiking shoes for optimum enjoyment. We recommend allowing 2-3 days to experience the entire tour. Marinette County Trout Unlimited, Marinette County Parks and the Marinette County Highway Departments have provided signage along the routes. Look for the blue signs to help you find your way.
The Marinette County Parks do require an entry fee. There is A $3.00 per day (per car) or $12.00 per year (per car) entrance fee that can be paid at park entrances and is valid for admission to all county parks.
Bull Falls
Bull Falls is located on the Pike River just south of Amberg and across the highway from Dave’s Falls County Park. Take County Rd K east off of Highway 141 for a half mile to the power lines. Park and walk down the power lines to the riv...
Carney Rapids
The Carney Rapids are located on the Pike River just south of Highway 8 on Old County A. This series of rapids can be seen right from the bridge where County A crosses the Pike River. Carney Rapids GPS Coordinates Latitude: 45.623958...
Dave’s Falls
Dave’s Falls is also located on the Pike River in Dave’s Falls County Park, on Highway 141 just south of Amberg. There are several other falls located just upstream, and they are accessible from either side of the river thanks to a foot ...
Eight Foot Falls
Eight Foot Falls is located on the Pike River and is just downstream of Twelve Foot Falls. A five-minute walk through the camping area of Twelve Foot Falls Park will take you to Eight Foot Falls. Eight Foot Falls GPS Coordinates...
Eighteen Foot Falls
Eighteen Foot Falls is located on the Pike River just north of Twelve Foot Falls Park about a half mile off of Twelve Foot Falls Road. Going north on Twelve foot Falls Road from the Park, take the second sand road on the right. Drive or ...
Four Foot Falls
Four Foot Falls is located on the Pike River just south of Highway 8 off of Old County A just north of the Carney Rapids. Take the dirt road just north of the river and go east about a half mile. There is a short walking path to Four Foo...
Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is located on the Pike River a few miles south of Twelve Foot Falls. From 12 Twelve Foot Falls Park, take Twelve Foot Falls Rd south past Trout Haven Road to FR510. Follow FR510 to the turn-off and parking area for the fa...
Long Slide Falls
Long Slide Falls is located on the Pemebonwon River downstream from Smalley Falls. Take Highway 141 north from Pembine to Morgan Park Rd. Follow Morgan Park Road past Smalley Falls and continue following the signs to Long Slide Falls. A ...
McClintock Falls
McClintock Falls is located on the Peshtigo River in McClintock County Park, between Highway 8 and County C on Parkway Road (County I), just a short distance south of Goodman Park. McClintock Park offers scenic views of the falls from a ...
Pemene Falls
Take County Highway Z into Michigan. Turn left on the first road, then at the third sand covered road past the boat landing, take a left to the parking area. It’s just a short walk to the Falls. Pemene Falls GPS Coordinates...
Piers Gorge
The Piers Gorge Scenic Area is part of the Menominee River State Recreation Area that straddles the banks of the scenic Menominee River for several miles and is a collaborative effort between the states of Wisconsin and Michigan. This co...
Smalley Falls
Smalley Falls is located on the Pemebonwon River about 5 miles north of Pembine. Take Highway 141 north from Pembine to Morgan Park Rd. Follow Morgan Park Road until you see the turn-off for Smalley Falls. Smalley Falls is a chute falls ...
Strong Falls
Strong Falls is located on the Peshtigo River in Goodman Park between Highway 8 and County C off of Parkway (County I) on Goodman Park Road, just a short distance north of McClintock Park. Goodman Park offers campsites, a shelter, picnic...
Twelve Foot Falls
Twelve Foot Falls is located on the Pike River in Twelve Foot Falls County Park on Twelve Foot Falls Road. From Highway 8, take Lily Lake Rd south and follow the signs to Twelve Foot Falls County Park. The falls are easily accessible. Ca...
Veteran’s Falls
Veteran’s Falls is on the Thunder River and is located in Veteran’s Memorial Park in the Twin Bridge Area just west of Crivitz. The park is on Parkway Road a few miles north of County W at the southern end of the High Falls Flowage. Stee...