Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Tahquamenon Falls State Park in paradise MI is a beautiful vacation destination for families or adventure seekers. Consisting of almost 50,000 acres and stretching more than 13 miles this park is centered around the majestic Tahquamenon Falls. The upper fall is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi river with a drop of nearly 50 feet, 200 feet across and with a maximum flow of up to 50,000 gallons per second. The river features amber color water is caused by tannins leached from the cedar, spruce and hemlock in the swamps drained by the river. 4 miles downstream are the Lower Falls, which consists of a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island.
Park activities include Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife viewing, Nature programs, Paddle sports, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Cross country skiing, and Winter camping. The park provides adequate facilities for those who want it as well as walk in rustic sites for those who prefer a slightly off the beaten path approach.
Camping options include:
Tahquamenon Falls Backcountry Camping
906-492-3415 (3) $15/night for 1-6 people
Tahquamenon Falls-Group Use Area
906-492-3415 (50) Contact the park
Tahquamenon Falls-Lodge
906-492-3415 (1) $126/night or $756/week
Tahquamenon Falls-Pines Camper Cabin
800-447-2757 (1) $70, $65 (off-season)
Tahquamenon Lower Falls-Modern
800-447-2757 (188) $25 (50A), $23 (20/30A)
Tahquamenon Rivermouth Pines/Semi-Modern/Rustic
800-447-2757 (36) $17 (rustic), $20 (semi modern)
Tahquamenon Rivermouth-Modern
800-447-2757 (72) $28 (20/30 amp), $32 (50 amp) or $20/$24 off-season
The Tahquamenon River offers a variety of fish species for the seeking anglers. Brown trout, Northern Muskellunge, Northern pike, yellow perch, Small mouth bass and more are frequently caught in the river.
Tahquamenon Falls State Parks hiking trails include:
Tahquamenon-Clark Lake Loop
Trail Length: 5.20 (Miles)
Tahquamenon-Emerson Trail
Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)
Tahquamenon-Giant Pines Trail
Trail Length: 3.80 (Miles)
Tahquamenon-Nature Trail
Trail Length: 0.50 (Miles)
Tahquamenon-River Trail
Trail Length: 4.80 (Miles)
Tahquamenon-Wilderness Loop
Trail Length: 7.40 (Miles)
(Can hike in through the north country trail)
Regardless of your reason for visiting this state park you will surely be impressed. Between the scenic views and various activities anyone who loves the outdoors will surely feel at home. Plenty of entertainment for kids and serene imagery makes this location a perfect place to plan for your next summer camping trip. For reservations call or visit the park office for details (See phone numbers listed above)
