Tahquamenon State Park - Michigan

Address:41382 West M123
Paradise, Michigan
Tel: (906) 492-3415

The Tahquamenon River is the main attraction at this park, with its splashing, crashing, and very majestic waterfalls. The park itself is 40,000 acres in area, and stretches over 13 miles of undeveloped forest, with no roads, buildings, or power lines. There are falls of all sizes all around the park, and just being in their presence gives viewers a sense of peacefulness; a real getaway. The park is filled with opportunities for recreation too; hiking, fishing, and canoeing, as well as nature study and photography are just some of the activities available here for visitors. Tahquamenon State Park is also home to coyotes, otters, beavers, and mink, to name a few, and you may just spot one or two while hiking some of the 25 miles of trails here. If seeking some rugged relaxation - this park is your place.

Tahquamenon Falls is an easy drive along M-123, the highway offers a loop from Highway M-28 through Paradise, past Tahquamenon Falls State Park, through Newberry and back to M-28. (map) This beautiful falls in Tahquamenon Falls State Park is hidden in the forest along the Tahquamenon River and is easily accessible for those seeking the quiet and solitude of the Upper Peninsula wilderness. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 40,000 acres stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads, buildings or power lines. Centerpiece of the park, and the very reason for its existence, is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls.