Shale Falls
Wisconsin · height not recorded · Brule River State Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Shale Falls is a waterfall in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shale Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | Free |
| Now and Then Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Amnicon Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Amnicon Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Snake Pit Falls | 15 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lost Creek Falls | 25 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Shale Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Shale Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Shale Falls is inside Brule River State Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Is there a fee to visit Shale Falls?
No entrance fee. Brule River State Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Shale Falls from a major city?
Shale Falls is 9 miles from Brule (about 13 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.6910, -91.6002
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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