Camping in the
Tahquamenon Falls Area

Modern and rustic camping is available at Tahquamenon Lower Falls State Park, at the Tahquamenon Falls Rivermouth Unit and there is rustic camping in the nearby State and National Forests.

 

Camping at Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Open Year Round for Winter Camping

There are two campgrounds at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. (Park Map). The Lower Falls Campground is on the Tahquamenon River, just below the Upper Falls, and the Rivermouth Unit is where the Tahquamenon River flows into Whitefish Bay (Lake Superior) - - about 5 miles south of Paradise on Highway M-123.

The Lower Falls Campground has 2 modern campgrounds with 90 sites each. These modern sites are equipped with electricity, a fire pit, table, hot showers and flush toilets. There is a picnic area and shelter, playground, and concession stand. Sanitation Stations are available at the Lower Falls and Rivermouth Unit. Firewood is limited in the park so you might want to pick some up at one of the camp stores or gas stations. The campground at the Lower Falls is open year round. There is no campground at the Upper Falls .

Tahquamenon Falls Rivermouth Unit has 136 modern and rustic campsites along the Tahquamenon River with a boat launch. The rustic campsites have no electricity, but they do have a fire pit and a picnic table. You may take showers at the Modern Unit for a small fee. This campground is a little more secluded. Good fishing opportunities along the riverbank and you can walk over to Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior and walk along the sandy beach.

Fees:
You need a daily Motor Vehicle Permit. $6 daily or $24 yearly for Michigan residents. $8 daily or $29 yearly for non-residents. This permit provides admission to all Michigan State Parks and can be purchased at the Park entrance. It is in addition to the camping fee. Camping fees: $16 to $21 daily for modern sites. Special off-season rates for Winter Camping. Rustic camping at Rivermouth $10 daily.

Campground map and general information on the Tahquamenon Falls campgrounds at this DNR site. You do not need to make a reservation to get the information:

February 2, 2008, Saturday. Winter Fest 3 pm to 8 pm. Guided Snowshoe Hikes (snowshoes available), Cross-Country Skiing by Lantern Light, Winter Bonfire and much more. Call the Park at 906-492-3415 for additional information. The campground at the Lower Falls is open for winter camping.

September 15, 2007. Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race. Sponsored by The Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce. Registration 8 am at the Lower Falls. 18 Mile Race from the Lower Falls to the Rivermouth starts at 10. Shorter races begin later in the morning. Call Linda Richards for information. Phone: 906-492-3354.

The Harvest Festival for Campers or "Getting Frightened at the Falls" will take place on October 19 & 20, 2007. The event will include free pumpkins to decorate and enter in a contest, cranberry picking in area bogs, campsite decoration contest, trick or treating in the campground, and the "Haunted Trail" Oct. 19th & 20st at Sawmill Park on Whitefish Point Road in Paradise. The "Haunted Trail" is a 400 yard walk through the forest with 15 sites of cool effects. Hours: 7 - 10 pm. Small admission charge. Concession stand.

For all your camping needs stop at the Tahquamenon General Store and Canoe Rental Highway M-123, 1/2 mile east of the entrance to the Lower Falls State Park. Phone: 906-492-3560. Open Year Round with groceries, camping supplies, gas, homemade subs, deli case, fishing supplies, firewood, ice, plus much more. Gifts and souveniers. Canoe livery for the Tahquamenon River from the Lower Falls to the Rivermouth or to use on area inland lakes.

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