Tahquamenon Falls
Paradise, MI
A 200-foot-wide waterfall colored root-beer brown by tannins, with the Lower Falls four miles downstream. A lovely trail links both.
- Nearest town
- Paradise, MI
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 46.5753, -85.2556
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Pike Lake State Forest Campground-LuceCampsite9 mi from Tahquamenon FallsTentsDrinking water
- Bodi Lake State Forest CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Tahquamenon FallsTentsCaravans
- Mouth of Two Hearted River State Forest CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Tahquamenon FallsTentsDrinking water
- Reed & Green Bridge State Forest CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Tahquamenon FallsTentsDrinking water
- Blind Sucker No. 2 State Forest CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Tahquamenon FallsTentsCaravans
- Lake Superior State Forest CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Tahquamenon Falls · 18 pitchesTentsCaravans
All campsites in Michigan · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tahquamenon Falls?
Tahquamenon Falls is in Paradise, MI, at GPS 46.5753, -85.2556. It is about 38 mi from Pancake Bay.
Can you camp near Tahquamenon Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lower Falls Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tahquamenon Falls?
Tahquamenon Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tunnel of Trees and Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula.
What is there to see near Tahquamenon Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Whitefish Point Light and Shipwreck Museum (20 mi), Soo Locks (43 mi), Pictured Rocks (51 mi) and Mackinac Bridge (58 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tahquamenon Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)