Black River Falls
Around Black River Falls
Countryside and towns · Wisconsin · 55k people
Black River Falls
Locals say Black River Country
Where the river runs through pine and bog.
Forest GreenHarvest GoldCranberry Red
Welcome to Black River Country, where the cranberry bogs glow red in autumn and the snowmobile trails stretch for miles. Whether you're here for a supper club fish fry or a hike in the state forest, you'll find a community that takes pride in its small towns and big skies.
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The room
One room for everyone around Black River Falls. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Things to do
- The Highground Veterans Memorial Hilltop war memorial with walking trails, sculptures, and a 73-foot flagpole.
- Black River State Forest Large forest with trails, lakes, and camping for all seasons.
- Lake Wazee Recreation Area Former iron mine now a deep, clear lake popular for swimming and scuba diving.
- Levis Mound Ski hill in winter, hiking and mountain biking in summer.
- Mead Lake Reservoir known for fishing, boating, and quiet camping.
- Black River Falls The waterfall that gives the town its name, on the Black River.
- Outdoors Hike the Black River State Forest
- Outdoors Fish Lake Wazee
- With kids Visit The Highground Veterans Memorial
- With kids Swim at Lake Wazee
- Evenings Supper club dinners
- Evenings Taverns with live music
- Locals love Supper clubs
- Locals love Taverns
Through the year
- Clark County Fair July The county's biggest summer gathering, with livestock, carnival rides, and grandstand shows.
- Jackson County Fair July A week of 4-H exhibits, demolition derbies, and local music in Black River Falls.
- Highground Memorial Day Ceremony May A moving tribute at the hilltop veterans memorial with speakers, music, and a flag ceremony.
- Neillsville Cranberry Festival September Celebrates the local cranberry harvest with bogs tours, cranberry treats, and craft vendors.
- Black River Falls Fall Festival October Downtown street fair with food, live music, and a parade to welcome autumn.
Black River Country has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are snowy and cold, summers are warm and humid, and the transition months are mild. The best time to be out is late spring through early fall. Best: Late spring through early fall (May to September) is ideal for outdoor activities, with mild temps and green landscapes.
Getaways
- Sparta Ride the famous Elroy-Sparta bike trail on a converted rail line.
- La Crosse Riverfront city with the bluffs, breweries, and the Great River Festival.
- Wisconsin Rapids Paper city with the historic Wisconsin River and a lively downtown.
- Winona Minnesota river town with a vibrant arts scene and Sugar Loaf bluff.
Local flavour
Rooting for Green Bay Packers (NFL), Milwaukee Brewers (MLB), Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Cheese curds Fresh, squeaky curds from local dairies.
- Bratwurst Grilled brats, often with beer and onions.
- Friday fish fry A Wisconsin tradition, served in nearly every tavern and supper club.
- Cranberry pie Made from the region's abundant cranberries.
- Supper club steak Heavy, old-school steaks and relish trays at local supper clubs.
Where people go
- Dairy farms Rolling pastures and red barns, the backbone of the area.
- Cranberry bogs Flooded fields that turn crimson in autumn.
- Supper clubs Old-school dining rooms with relish trays and prime rib.
- Taverns Corner bars with a jukebox and a friendly crowd.
- State forests Black River State Forest and Clark County Forest for hiking and hunting.
- The Highground Veterans Memorial A hilltop tribute in Neillsville, a place of reflection.
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Nearby
Every areaSpartaWisconsinCranberry country, trail town, and the heart of the Coulee Region.ArcadiaWisconsinWhere the Mississippi winds through bluffs and farms.La CrosseWisconsinWhere the bluffs meet the river.Wisconsin RapidsWisconsinWhere cranberry bogs meet the Wisconsin RiverWinonaMinnesotaWhere the bluffs meet the riverEau ClaireWisconsinWhere the rivers hum and the hops flow.Stevens PointWisconsinWhere the river runs through a pine‑green heart.MenomonieWisconsinLakeside charm, midwestern heart.
Clark and Jackson counties, WI. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.