Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan. The months with the kindest weather are June to September, at 68–78°F.
A waterfall inside Haight Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
Watersmeet Township is the nearest base
Watersmeet Township is 12 miles south, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
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Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan. The site is near U.S. Highway 45 in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The waterfalls are listed by the state of Michigan as the Bond Falls Scenic Site.
The total drop of the falls is about 50 feet (15 m). Trails lead to and from the falls from a picnic area atop the falls. There is a newer walkway that extends across the river below the base of the falls that allows for perfect viewing. The river drops 875 feet (267 m) down from Bond Falls Flowage, which is perched on the highlands of the western Upper Peninsula, to Lake Superior. Bond Falls is the first stage of this drop in elevation. From Bond Falls, the river continues northward to the Agate Falls Scenic Site.
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Rooms near Bond Falls
The first towns with rooms are Watersmeet Township (10) and Stambaugh Township (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bond Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haight Township 57% vacation homes | in town | — | — | 205 | $170K |
| Watersmeet Township 58% vacation homes | 12 mi south | 15 min | 10 2 hotels · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,481 | $265K |
| Stambaugh Township 55% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,212 | $188K |
| Phelps 54% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,269 | $240K |
| Conover 58% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,373 | $274K |
| Land O'Lakes 63% vacation homes | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 9 2 motels · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 966 | $283K |
| Duncan Township 57% vacation homes | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 3 lodges & cabins | 241 | $90K |
| Marenisco Township 51% vacation homes | 22 mi west | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 462 | $188K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Mount Arvon: Yinan Chen, Public Domain · Keweenaw National Historical Park: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw: Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
Planning a visit to Bond Falls
Is Bond Falls in Haight Township?
Yes. It’s inside Haight Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Bond Falls?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–78°.
What is the closest airport to Bond Falls?
Rhinelander Oneida County (RHI), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 224 miles.
Where should I stay near Bond Falls?
Watersmeet Township (12 mi, 10 places to stay), Stambaugh Township (17 mi, 8 places to stay) and Phelps (25 mi, 14 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.