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Park is open year round from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Recreation Passport required for entry.
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Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula near Paradise, Tahquamenon Falls State Park is the second-largest state park in Michigan.
Although many visitors come to this 48,000-acre wilderness gem to see the falls, the park has many other places for you to explore and experience. The park has more than 40 miles of hiking trails, 13 inland lakes, 24 miles of the Tahquamenon River and approximately 20,000 acres of natural area.
Camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing and photography are popular activities in the spring and summer. Anglers will enjoy this list of Tahquamenon's best fishing spots. In fall, many people enjoy hunting and viewing the beautiful autumn colors. Winter finds visitors snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the miles of marked trails.
The variety of wildlife includes 125 species of nesting birds, plus moose, bear, wolves, fishers and more.
Upper Falls
At 200 feet wide and 50 feet tall, the Upper Falls is the largest waterfall in Michigan. Take a walk along the quarter-mile paved trail to the viewing areas. Climb the 93 steps down to the brink viewing platform to get an up-close look and feel the mist in your face. For those with even more energy, follow the paved trail downstream to the gorge, where 112 steps wind down to the river's edge. View the Upper Falls Day Use Area map.
Lower Falls
The entrance to the Lower Falls is 4 miles east of the Upper Falls along M-123. These falls are easily viewed and photographed from the paved walkway. A quarter-mile boardwalk will take you through thick coniferous forest, ending at the viewing platforms for an up-close experience. Rowboats can be rented from the concession to access the island. View the Lower Falls Day Use area map.
Visiting in the winter? View the winter trail maps.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is a great destination for your group tours! Your group will be guided by the park interpreter who can offer insight on the unique attributes within the park. Guided tours take approximately one hour and highlight special features of the park along the paved walkway to the upper falls viewing areas.
Tours are $50, plus a $19 Recreation Passport fee per bus is required for entry into the park and can be obtained at the park entrance. Guided tours should be scheduled 4-6 weeks in advance. Please contact park interpreter Sarah Anderson by email at AndersonS51@Michigan.gov or call 906-440-0114.
A full schedule of interpretive programs and guided hikes are offered throughout the summer, for adults and families of all ages.
We offer a variety programs for students. Bring your class on a field trip Tahquamenon Falls to or we can come to you.
