I live in WI and I love camping and waterfalls. So when I learned that you can go camping near waterfalls, I needed to do some research and find out where these campgrounds are. This table has these waterfalls and the campgrounds you can stay at.
| Waterfall(s) | Campground(s) | Location |
| Amnicon Falls | Amnicon Falls State Park | South Range, WI |
| Big Manitou Falls and Little Manitou Falls | Pattison State Park | Superior, WI |
| Stephen’s Falls | Governor Dodge State Park | Dodgeville, WI |
| The falls at Lake of Falls County Park | Lake of the Falls County Park | Mercer, WI |
| Copper Falls and Brownstone Falls | Copper Falls State Park | Mellen, WI |
| Strong Falls | McClintock Park or Goodman Park | Silver Cliff, WI |
| Twelve Foot Falls and Eight Foot Falls | Twelve Foot Falls Park | Dunbar, WI |
| Smalley Falls, Long Slide Falls, and Piers Gorge | Morgan Park | Niagara, WI |
Below I provide you with information about each campground you can stay at along with information about each waterfall. There are 14 waterfalls you can visit just in Marinette County alone.
Amnicon Falls State Park
Types of Camping Sites
There are 36 campsites, including one that is available for those with disabilities and two walk-in sites. These 2 walk-in sites are 100 and 150 feet from the parking area. If you camp at one of these 36 rustic campsites you are able to take a short walk to the Amnicon Falls day or night.
- Tent
- RV trailer
- 2 walk-in sites
- 1 double site
Amenities
- Vault toilets that are wheelchair accessible
- Water
- Swingset
- Sandbox
- Large field for larger gatherings
Amnicon Falls
Amnicon Falls are more than just one waterful. There are more than one with rapids as well. From the campground, there is a short walk to the falls. If you want to stay dry, there is a walking bridged you can look down at the falls. Or if you don’t mind getting wet, you can bring your swimsuit and get into the water.
Pattison State Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 59 regular (family) with 18 having electric hookups
- 3 backpack
- 1.6 miles away from the parking lot
- Vault toilets
- Tables
- Fire Ring
Amenities
- Dumping Station
- Electric Hookup
- Showers and flush toilets in the summer
- Water Fountain
- Picnic Area
- Telephone
- Nature Center
Pattison State Park Campground.
Big Manitou Falls and Little Manitou Falls
There is a 5-minute walk from the campground to the largest Wisconsin waterfall, Big Manitou Falls. This waterfall is 165 feet. If you want to check out the Little Manitou Falls, there is a trail to take you there but it is a longer walk. The smaller waterfall drops water down 30 feet into the Black River. You are able to see these falls along the walking trails.
Governor Dodge State Park
Governor Dodge State Park holds Cox Hollow Campground and Twin Valley Campground. Cox Hollow Campground is closest to Stephans Falls for hiking.
Types of Camping Sites
There are a total of 269 campsites with 80 electrical hookups sites.
- Tent
- 8 Double Sites
- 6 Walk-to
- 13 Horse Site
Amenities
- Dump Station
- Showers
- Flush Toilets
- Drinking-Water
- Playground
- Recycling/Garbage
- Electric Hookup
- Disability Accessible
Governor Dodge State Park Camping
Stephen’s Falls
Stephan’s Falls is in Cox Hollow Campground which has been stated to be very photogenic. This waterfall can be seen along the 40 miles of hiking trails through Governor Dodge Park. Stephans Falls is at the end of The Lost Canyon where the water falls near carved sandstone.
Lake of the Falls County Park
3 Camping Locations
There are 3 different camping areas for this campground with a total of 32 sites.
Area 1
- Electrical Hookups
- Pavilion
- Pit Toilets
- Water and Boat Ramp
Area 2
- Lakeside campsites
- Pit Toilets
- Water
Area 3
- Electrical Hookup
- Flush and Pit Toilets
- Showers
- Dump Station
- Portable Water Fill
The Falls
The falls have a 10 feet drop into the Turtle River, which is in the Lake of the Falls County Park. You are close enough to the waterfalls, that you can hear them at your campsite.
Copper Falls State Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 24 Electric Hookup Sites
- 1 Disability Accessible
- 1 Backpack Site
- 4 Walk-in Sites
- 1 Group tent site for 40 people
- 1 Cabin accessible for disabilities
Amenities
- Drinking Water
- Showers
- Flush Toilets
- Vault Toilets
- Dump Station
- Electric
The Falls
From your camping area, all you need to do is take a mile hike on the North Country National Scenic Trail. This hike will take you to both the Copper and Brownstone Falls. If you keep walking to the south past these 2 falls, you will come to another waterfall. You are able to get close to this waterfall. Copper Falls is on the Bad Riber and Brownstone Falls is on Tyler Forks.
Marinette County Waterfalls
There are four camping places nearby to stay at while you are exploring the Marinette County Waterfalls. These are McClintock Park, Twelve Foot Falls Park, Goodman Park, Twin Bridges, and Morgan Park.
There are 14 waterfalls you can go and see in Marinette county. They even have a waterfall tour you can go on. This tour is self-guided and costs $5 for a car day pass.
Marinette County Camping Parks
McClintock Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 10 ATV/UTV campsites
Amenities
- Dump Station
- Restrooms
- Water
There are McClintock Rapids in this park for viewing. However, there is a hiking trail from the rapids to the Strong Falls.
Twelve Foot Falls Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 7 Trailer campground sites on top of the hill near the park entrance.
- 5 regular campsites south of the picnic area.
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Water (Pump)
- Picnic Area
- Dump Station
There is a dog walking trail to the Eight Foot Falls and the Twelve Foot Falls from Twelve Foot Falls Park.
Goodman Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 15 sites along the Peshtigo River
- 1 Cabin
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Dump Station
- Vault Toilets
- Portable Water and Hand Pump
With just a short walk from Goodman Park, you can view Strong Falls on the Peshtigo River.
Morgan Park
Types of Camping Sites
- 45 Electric Hookup
- 1 Large Campsite
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Beach
The town of Niagara holds 3 waterfalls. These are Smalley Falls, Long Slide Falls, and Piers Gorge.
Where is the biggest waterfall in WI?
Superior Wisconsin is where you can find the biggest waterfall. Big Manitou Falls is the tallest waterfall at 165 feet.
Waterfalls in Wisconsin Dells
There are a few waterfalls that you can visit when in the Wisconsin Dells area. The two waterfalls are Skillet Falls and Pewits Nest. These are not directly in Wisconsin Dells, but they are near Baraboo, which is very close.
The falls are not very large but the view of them is pretty with the cliffs around them. While at Pewits Nest, there is an area that you can wade in the water.
Where You Can Go Camping for Free in Wisconsin
If you are tight on funds you can still go camping for free in Wisconsin. I actually wrote about this topic already. I provide you with locations and information about each site. Some of these locations are remote campgrounds in WI. Just click on this link to read more. Over 20 Free Camping Locations in WI.