Tahquamenon Falls
Tahquamenon Falls
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Tahquamenon Falls and nearby attractions
The area
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
1 within 3 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
330 reviews
Excellent
264
Very good
52
Average
12
Poor
1
Terrible
1
DinesEverywhere
Tampa247 contributions
Sep 2019
An admission fee is charged or a Michigan Recreation Passport is required for entry. The falls are a modest walk from the parking area and gift shop. No elevation changes are encountered along the wide, paved path. Most of this path is shaded by trees.
There are several vantage points with distant views of the [Upper] Tahquamenon Falls, which – on the date of this visit – were large in size with a large water flow. From another viewpoint, a long portion of the Tahquamenon River and a gorge are seen. Other viewpoints have various views of the falls.
It is a modest walk down nearly 100 steps – with numerous stair landings – to a deck that is fairly close to the brink of the falls. The signage was good along the paths. This is a site which can be seen fairly quickly, if necessary.
There are several vantage points with distant views of the [Upper] Tahquamenon Falls, which – on the date of this visit – were large in size with a large water flow. From another viewpoint, a long portion of the Tahquamenon River and a gorge are seen. Other viewpoints have various views of the falls.
It is a modest walk down nearly 100 steps – with numerous stair landings – to a deck that is fairly close to the brink of the falls. The signage was good along the paths. This is a site which can be seen fairly quickly, if necessary.
Written August 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sland1225
Lansing, MI151 contributions
Oct 2020
Tahquamenon Falls are always beautiful and always worth the visit. There is a well marked path to the falls with several viewing areas of the falls from above that are easily accessible for everyone. The park provides free wheelchairs for visitors who have difficultly walking. There are roughly 94 stairs down to the falls for those who can manage stairs which bring the falls up close. They are stunning. They also have a restaurant next to the parking lot for a meal or a drink to relax while visiting.
Written October 21, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Christina B
Louisiana6,965 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Easy well paved walkways and boardwalks at both locations. Drivable between them. Well marked by signs.
Upper Falls
Easy wide path with a number of look out points. 94 steps down with handrails to viewing platform for better view. It’s 1/4 mile each way. You can see falls from look out points as well. There’s also a store & area to buy food & eat. There was a man playing the guitar in the center sitting area.
Lower falls
1/2 mile to main look out point .. with a second look out for next smaller fall up about 200 feet & then you can continue into the bridge. Bridge is 1/4 past look out platform (so 3/4 from start).
Well paved paths. There are a few looks out areas along the way.
Both are accessible to anyone.
They are starting to build a gift shop and bathroom that will be nice once done.
Upper Falls
Easy wide path with a number of look out points. 94 steps down with handrails to viewing platform for better view. It’s 1/4 mile each way. You can see falls from look out points as well. There’s also a store & area to buy food & eat. There was a man playing the guitar in the center sitting area.
Lower falls
1/2 mile to main look out point .. with a second look out for next smaller fall up about 200 feet & then you can continue into the bridge. Bridge is 1/4 past look out platform (so 3/4 from start).
Well paved paths. There are a few looks out areas along the way.
Both are accessible to anyone.
They are starting to build a gift shop and bathroom that will be nice once done.
Written July 26, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
bluerev1
Elk River, MN112 contributions
Jul 2021
Short walk to see Upper Falls, then short drive and beautiful walk to Lower Falls.
Due to low water we were able walk across stream to island (otherwise accessed by cheap boats)--highly recommend.
There were all kinds of places to swim, even sit under a water fall!
Due to low water we were able walk across stream to island (otherwise accessed by cheap boats)--highly recommend.
There were all kinds of places to swim, even sit under a water fall!
Written July 11, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
culpdavide
Noblesville, IN37 contributions
Sep 2020
went on Labor Day so the park was extremely packed...lots of spots for viewing, wish we would have rented a row boat to take to the island, but was very windy day. although lots of paths to falls, there were areas with several stairs.
Written September 10, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
thistle-do-nicely
Kilmarnock, UK855 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited Tahquemenon on a short detour while driving from Munising into Canada at the Soo. It was well worth it and although we all preferred the Upper Falls, the Lower Falls are worth seeing too. Not much more to say except that the Restroom facilities at both sites were immaculate.
Written July 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Brian B
Marion, OH100 contributions
Jun 2022
The falls were picturesque, and since we visited in the late afternoon, they were not very crowded. This attraction does seem like something that can be very busy during the middle of the day. We hiked both the upper and lower falls, but we did not hike between them. The trails were well-maintained and easy to walk. The new bridge that links to the mid-river island was a nice feature that makes the island loop hike easily accessible.
Written June 30, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gorton54
Plymouth, MI1,632 contributions
Jul 2021
After living in Michigan for 44 years I finally got to see the famous Tahquamenon Falls. The location is remote but nevertheless a huge mob of people was there and parking areas were full with cars parked everywhere. The walk to the Upper Falls was not that far and ended with a 94 step staircase down to the falls viewing area. The falls were pretty and looking downstream the view was beautiful. There were many out of state cars there so I guess the falls are nationally known.
We also visited the lower falls but that was not very interesting.
We also visited the lower falls but that was not very interesting.
Written July 10, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Andre A
Adrian, MI223 contributions
Aug 2020
Visited this falls before but it was in the late fall a couple years ago so this summer day was a treat. the roar is unforgettable along with the view so its recommended to video along with pictures. this is natures beauty and has an excellent viewing platform close to the falls itself, just a short walk from the gift shop and concession building. the trails are well marked and there are several other good spots for picture taking. shoes are advised
Written August 15, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
nickelcitygirl
Sudbury, Canada692 contributions
Jun 2019
We love visiting Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Getting to the Upper Falls from the parking lot is a short walk, and there are washrooms at the start of the trail. Where the trail ends, you can take a left or a right. If you take a left and follow the signs for the Gorge View, there are 116 steps down to a boardwalk, where you have a great view. If you take a right at the end of the trail and follow the signs for the Brink View, there are 94 steps down to a viewing area and more awesome views of the Upper Falls. Unless you are taking one of the longer hikes (4.8 miles to the Lower Falls or the 3.8 mile Giant Pines Loop trail), note that you have to go back up the same way you came down for both the Gorge View and the Brink View. There's a gift shop near the parking lot and you can get food and have a drink (alcoholic or otherwise)!
The trail to the Lower Falls is also a beautiful walk. It's a short walk from the parking lot to a viewing area, which is close to washrooms and a gift shop, but you can walk a bit further where you're right up close to the Lower Falls and can feel the spray!
The trail to the Lower Falls is also a beautiful walk. It's a short walk from the parking lot to a viewing area, which is close to washrooms and a gift shop, but you can walk a bit further where you're right up close to the Lower Falls and can feel the spray!
Written May 16, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is there additional places to park if the official parking lots are full?
Written September 3, 2020
I didn’t see any. It’s a highway and then you pull into the park off of that.
Written September 3, 2020
Can you ride ATVs to the falls from Newberry?
Written August 9, 2020
I do not know if there are specific trails, but there is a nice wide berm and grassy area most of the way. Lots of paved paths but I do not recall seeing ATV's. Sounds fun!
Written August 15, 2020
Could someone have a wedding there by the falls?
Written October 15, 2019
Probably. It would be a wonderful location for it, especially lower falls.
Contact the State Park directly to find out their policy on weddings (Google it, Trip Advisor posting policy won't let me give the hyperlink itself).
Written October 15, 2019
Hello!
When you go to the falls, is there a place to park and then you hike to the falls? If so how long is this hike? We have some older folks that will be us.
Thanks fellow trip takers!!!
Written June 23, 2019
It is not a very long hike and the paths were easy to navigate. Parking is nearby as well as a nice lodge where you can have a nice lunch. I found the food to be very good.
Written August 7, 2019
My daughter is in a wheelchair. Is it accessible and would she be able to get a good view of the falls?
Thanks,
Sandi
Written October 8, 2018
There are a few spots from the wheelchair accessible path that she should be able to get a decent view of the falls. She just won’t be able to get very close.
Written October 9, 2018
Can i still see the falls without dark if I arrive at 6pm at 30th, Sep?
How much time does it take to hike to see the two falls?
Written September 24, 2018
my suggestion to have time to have a great view would be to try to be there earlier to have time enough to get good photos and views of both falls. The upper falls is a hike on good trail with quite a few steps down to the overlook. I would suggest if you can't be there prior to 6pm, just view the big falls and enjoy the best view. the hike is about 30 minutes and there are 94 steps down and back up. the park closes at 10pm, opens at 8am but the late time would not be the best viewing.
Written September 25, 2018
Showing results 1-7 of 7
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing