Tahquamenon Falls
The Tahquamenon Falls ( tə-KWAH-mə-non, -nən) are a series of waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, shortly before it empties into Lake Superior, in the northeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Visitors find it in McMillan Township. Look also at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, 20 mi away.
A waterfall inside McMillan Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 170" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in McMillan Township
Tahquamenon Falls is inside McMillan Township, which has 22 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Tahquamenon Falls are below.
Tahquamenon Falls
The Tahquamenon Falls ( tə-KWAH-mə-non, -nən) are a series of waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, shortly before it empties into Lake Superior, in the northeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are the largest waterfalls in Michigan and one of the largest in the eastern half of North America. The water is noticeably brown in color from the tannins leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains, leading to the nickname "Root Beer Falls". The falls are within Tahquamenon Falls State Park, between the towns of Newberry and Paradise, and are a popular tourist destination during all seasons.
- Type
- Waterfall
- Wikipedia readers
- 28K a year
Rooms near Tahquamenon Falls
Places to stay start in McMillan Township (22) and Whitefish Township (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tahquamenon Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Township 32% vacation homes | in town | — | 22 4 hotels · 7 motels · 5 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 2,387 | $76K |
| Whitefish Township 78% vacation homes | 7 mi east | 10 min | 14 5 hotels · 1 motel · 8 lodges & cabins | 482 | $187K |
| Pentland Township | 21 mi south | 30 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,693 | $134K |
| Hulbert Township 58% vacation homes | 17 mi south | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 175 | $112K |
| Chippewa Township 54% vacation homes | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 193 | $107K |
| Garfield Township 47% vacation homes | 30 mi southwest | 45 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 1,187 | $176K |
| Trout Lake Township 67% vacation homes | 29 mi southeast | 45 min | 5 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 335 | $130K |
| Bay Mills Township 32% vacation homes | 25 mi southeast | 35 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 1,623 | $166K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
A wider trip can take in these, within 60 miles.
43 mi DamSoo Locks
58 mi LakeLake Michigan–Huron
50 mi National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore934K visitors a year
120 mi MuseumGreat Lakes Shipwreck Museum
60 mi Ancient siteFort Michilimackinac58 mi Park & preserveMackinac National Park
58 mi LandmarkFort Mackinac
220 mi LighthouseWhitefish Point LightPhoto credits
Soo Locks: USGS, Public domain · Lake Michigan–Huron: ChongDae, Public domain · Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: National Park Service, Public domain · Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Michilimackinac: WMrapids, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Mackinac: P. Hughes, CC BY 4.0 · Whitefish Point Light: Browermd, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tahquamenon Falls: common questions
Is Tahquamenon Falls in McMillan Township?
Yes. It’s inside McMillan Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Tahquamenon Falls?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–76°.
What is the closest airport to Tahquamenon Falls?
Chippewa County (CIU), about 44 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tahquamenon Falls?
McMillan Township (in town, 22 places to stay), Whitefish Township (7 mi, 14 places to stay) and Pentland Township (21 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local tips in McMillan Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.