Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Jay W.
Reviewed Jul. 18, 2018

Heaven on Earth if you believe!

If you love the outdoors and love being surrounded by nature and getting lost in tranquility, this is it! Beautiful, breathtaking Tahquamenon Falls! As beautiful as it is green it is even more beautiful as you can imagine In the fall! This place has it all! There is a lower falls area and a upper falls area to this park separated by about 5 miles. You can drive to either end with a short walk after parking or you can take the North Country Scenic Trail for a relatively easy hike from one end to the other! I suggest wearing secure shoes or boots for this hike. There is a shuttle service available if you decide to hike and need a ride back to the other section. You can rent canoes or kayaks at the lower falls if you desire more adventure than just hiking. The views of the Upper Fallsalls are jaw dropping while the sunset of the Lower Falls is breathtaking. These are the second largest falls East of the Mississippi next to Niagara Falls with plenty of viewing available as well as a 90+ stair climbs and descent to get almost an armslength from the Upper Falls. There is camping availability at both ends of the park. I prefer the lower falls as it is less crowded even though most of the campground is open sites. The Upper Falls does have a restaurant, brewery and souvenir shop. I suggest keeping your gas tank full given you never know where you may end up site seeing and gas stations are not abundant. If you come from the West you will be fortunate to pass through the Moose capital of Michigan in Newberry, but if your lucky enough you will see one of the parks very own Moose. I suggest making a trip North East of the park taking hwy123 East to N.Whitefish Point Rd up to the Great Lakes Shipwrecked Museum. This is somewhat of a tourist trap but a sight to see and abundant information and history. The bell from the famous Edmund Fitzgerald sits in the museum and with Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" playing in the background give you a sense of erienes. If your up for a little more adventure pass up to the Northwest and hit CR 412 and check out Crisp Point Light house. I suggest a 4 wheel drive vehicle as it is a lot of dirt and bumps, but if your into light houses you won't be disappointed with the sight and story of this beauty! There are many more lighthouses in the area but this one is special.

  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Upper Falls mid July
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  • Upper Falls mid July
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  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018
  • Review photo of Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park by Jay W., July 18, 2018