Where the Tahquamenon River meets Lake Superior's shoreline, Rivermouth Pines sits within Tahquamenon Falls State Park roughly 25 minutes by road from the park's upper falls. The campground shares an entrance with the Rivermouth Modern Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park, though the Pines section follows a left-hand road that traces the riverbank under a canopy of tall pines. Sites run from $36 to $120 per night, with electric hookups available and RV accommodations up to 93 feet.
Water access is a recurring theme across reviews. Several sites sit directly along the river, giving campers open sightlines toward the water while still holding enough tree cover for shade. Kayak and canoe rentals are available on site, and reviewers consistently note that the river is accessible for paddling. A short trail near the organizational campsite follows the riverbank and includes a small beach and a bench. Mosquitoes tend to run heavier here than at sites directly on the lake, though reviewers note they are noticeably lighter than at the lower falls area.
The rustic sites operate without generators, which keeps noise levels lower than at the modern section. Samantha S. describes spots R101 and R102 as "right next to the water, but still had shade." Vault toilets are on site, and the modern campground's showers are reachable via a connecting trail in about 7 to 10 minutes on foot. The town of Paradise, about five miles north, provides gas, groceries, and supplies. Campers who prioritize river access and low-generator noise will find the Rivermouth Rustic Campground — Tahquamenon Falls State Park nearby as a comparable alternative.
Description
Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses over 48,000 acres and has 17 miles of Tahquamenon River frontage. The centerpiece of the park is Upper Falls. At over 200 across and with a 50' drop, the Upper Falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRivermouth Pines Campground is located in Michigan near Paradise
Public CampgroundDirections
Rivermouth Campground - 32130 W. South River Road, Paradise, MI, 49768, Take I-75 North to M-123. Follow M-123 to the Rivermouth Campground entrance. 64 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. <br /><br /> Lower Falls Campground - 6999 N. Lower Campground Ln, Paradise, MI 49768, Take I-75 North to M-123. Follow M-123 to the Lower Falls Entrance. 78 miles from the Mackinac Bridge.
Address
41382 W. M 123
Paradise, MI 49768
Coordinates
46.554251 N
85.03948 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 9/3/26
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AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 9/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 9/3/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 9/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 9/3/26
Access
Site Types
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 58 min from Traverse City, MI
- 3 hrs 24 min from Midland, MI
- 3 hrs 27 min from Bay City, MI
- 4 hrs 6 min from Green Bay, WI
