Upper Michigan offers some of the best waterfall viewing in all of the Midwest. The terrain drops drastically down to the coast of Lake Superior and thus creates many opportunities for gorgeous scenery and majestic waterfalls. There are hundreds of waterfalls across the Upper Peninsula. Below you will find a comprehensive list of some of the best waterfalls separated by the area they are located in. Please enjoy all that our Upper Michigan waterfalls have to offer!
Use the links below to find Upper Michigan waterfalls near the area you are visiting
Baraga ~ Escanaba ~ Houghton/Hancock ~ Ironwood ~ Iron River ~ Iron Mountain ~ Manistique ~ Marquette ~ Menominee ~ Munising ~ Newberry ~ Ontonagon ~ Sault St. Marie ~ St. Ignace ~ Watersmeet
Baraga Area Waterfalls
Canyon Falls – The Sturgeon River is one of the major rivers that flows through Upper Michigan and one of the best waterfalls along it is Canyon Falls. In the spring there is a raging torrent of water passing over the drop that creates a powerful and majestic sight. Later when the water level lowers, you can explore […]
Lower Silver Falls – The Silver River has a number of waterfalls located along it. Lower Silver Falls is very easy to visit although not as impressive as its Upper Falls section. The falls is made up of two chutes where the river converges into a narrow channel. The second drop is the larger of the two, and the river […]
Upper Silver Falls – The Silver River in Baraga County has numerous beautiful waterfalls to view, Upper Silver Falls being one of the most spectacular. The upper section of this waterfall is the best of the two main drops. The waterfall separates into numerous sections depending on what the water level is coming down the river. Upper Silver Falls […]
Houghton/Hancock Area Waterfalls
Hungarian Falls – Hungarian Falls This is a unique waterfall in that a local community fundraising project in 2013 kept part of it open to the general public. Hungarian Falls is located in Hubbell, Michigan not far from Houghton/Hancock and is seperated into three different drops. The upper falls and the surrounding 10 acres was put into a land […]
Montreal Falls – Montreal Falls Located where the Montreal River drops down to Lake Superior, Montreal Falls is a must visit when you are in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The falls cascade down rugged rocks slides before finishing at the lake below. The area is extremely beautiful and worth the visit. One unique feature is the view looking out […]
Iron Mountain Area Waterfalls
Piers Gorge – Piers Gorge Piers Gorge is a beautiful gorge that has been formed by the Menominee River. It gets its name from the drops that look like “piers” as they fall over rock ledges. These create four sets of rapids. The biggest of the drops is about 8′ high and is named Mishicot Falls. There is a nice hiking […]
Ironwood Area Waterfalls
Black River Waterfalls – Black River Waterfalls Section The Wild and Scenic River section of the Black River of Gogebic County is known for the many waterfalls produced as the river runs from near Copper Peak to Lake Superior. Black River waterfalls drop more than 200 feet over five separate drops beginning two miles from its mouth. These waterfalls are described below: […]
Gabbro Falls – Gabbro Falls You will find Gabbro Falls on the Black River near Bessemer, Michigan. The falls are located near Blackjack Ski Resort. Gabbro Falls is not as well known as the other Black River Scenic waterfalls, but it is just as beautiful. The falls consists of three separate drops that fall approximately 40 feet total. The […]
Interstate Falls – Interstate Falls is an 18-foot waterfall on the Montreal River, along the border between Wisconsin and Michigan. It is located just west of the city of Ironwood, Michigan along US Hwy 2. A 0.3 mile trail through hardwood-hemlock forest leads to the falls, and is a popular attraction to residents and visitors of the Gogebic Range. Interstate […]
Presque Isle River Waterfalls – Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop This hiking trail is a 2.3 mile loop located near Wakefield, Michigan and is rated as moderate in difficulty. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is available from May until October. The Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop includes a series of waterfalls, as well as a bridge across the […]
Superior Falls – Superior Falls on the Montreal River Superior Falls is located on the Montreal River just a few hundred yards from Lake Superior. The Montreal River forms part of the border between Michigan and Wisconsin so the falls is technically in both states, but it is most easily visited from the Michigan side. This is an impressive waterfall […]
Munising Area Waterfalls
Alger Falls – Alger Falls Alger Falls is a beautiful cascading waterfall located alongside Hwy M-28 just south of Munising, Michigan. This is a great waterfall to visit if you just want a quick stop on your way out of town. You don’t even need to get out of your car to view Alger Falls. Be careful when […]
Bridalveil Falls – Bridalveil Falls Bridalveil Falls is a beautiful waterfall that slides down the face of the cliffs along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The falls are located about one half mile east of Miners Castle. They are best viewed from the water by kayak rental or using Pictured Rocks cruises, however they can also be seen from […]
Chapel Falls – Chapel FallsBeautiful Chapel Falls is found on the hike out to Chapel Rock in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This falls is located about 2 miles from the parking lot, so make sure you are up to the hike before setting out. It is a gorgeous slide that is best viewed in the spring when Chapel Falls […]
Laughing Whitefish Falls – Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site One of the tallest waterfalls in Upper Michigan, Laughing Whitefish Falls is a must-stop when you are in the Marquette or Munising areas. Laughing Whitefish Falls is classified as a slide waterfall and drops a total of 100 feet. It is located within Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park. The falls are […]
Miners Falls – Miners Falls Miners Falls is located in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The falls are located along the road leading to the more well known Miners Castle. To reach Miners Falls take H13 about 3.5 miles north towards Miners Castle. There is a dirt road on the east side of the road that […]
Munising Falls – Munising Falls Located off Hwy H-58, Munising Falls is a great spot to visit when you are in the Pictured Rocks area. You can reach the falls by parking off Sand Point Rd., crossing H-58 and following the signs up the trail. This is a beautiful waterfall that you can see from many different angles. […]
Sable Falls – Sable Falls One of the many beautiful waterfalls within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sable Falls is a must-visit when you are in the Munising area. The falls drops over a series of ledges and falls a total of 75 feet. Sable Falls is located along Highway H-58 just a few miles from Grand Marais, MI. […]
Spray Falls – Spray Falls Located along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Spray Falls is a magnificent waterfall that drops about 70 feet vertically into Lake Superior. This falls is remote and best viewed from the water, however there is a hiking trail leading you to the top. The cliffs are a sheer drop for miles surrounding Spray […]
Wagner Falls – Wagner FallsThis cascading waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the Munising area. Wagner Falls has been designated a scenic site by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There is a small parking area near the falls and a brief half-mile hike to reach them. A Michigan Recreation Passport is not required to park […]
Munising Area Waterfalls
Alger Falls – Alger Falls Alger Falls is a beautiful cascading waterfall located alongside Hwy M-28 just south of Munising, Michigan. This is a great waterfall to visit if you just want a quick stop on your way out of town. You don’t even need to get out of your car to view Alger Falls. Be careful when […] Bridalveil Falls – Bridalveil Falls Bridalveil Falls is a beautiful waterfall that slides down the face of the cliffs along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The falls are located about one half mile east of Miners Castle. They are best viewed from the water by kayak rental or using Pictured Rocks cruises, however they can also be seen from […] Chapel Falls – Chapel FallsBeautiful Chapel Falls is found on the hike out to Chapel Rock in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This falls is located about 2 miles from the parking lot, so make sure you are up to the hike before setting out. It is a gorgeous slide that is best viewed in the spring when Chapel Falls […] Laughing Whitefish Falls – Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site One of the tallest waterfalls in Upper Michigan, Laughing Whitefish Falls is a must-stop when you are in the Marquette or Munising areas. Laughing Whitefish Falls is classified as a slide waterfall and drops a total of 100 feet. It is located within Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park. The falls are […] Miners Falls – Miners Falls Miners Falls is located in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The falls are located along the road leading to the more well known Miners Castle. To reach Miners Falls take H13 about 3.5 miles north towards Miners Castle. There is a dirt road on the east side of the road that […] Munising Falls – Munising Falls Located off Hwy H-58, Munising Falls is a great spot to visit when you are in the Pictured Rocks area. You can reach the falls by parking off Sand Point Rd., crossing H-58 and following the signs up the trail. This is a beautiful waterfall that you can see from many different angles. […] Sable Falls – Sable Falls One of the many beautiful waterfalls within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Sable Falls is a must-visit when you are in the Munising area. The falls drops over a series of ledges and falls a total of 75 feet. Sable Falls is located along Highway H-58 just a few miles from Grand Marais, MI. […] Spray Falls – Spray Falls Located along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Spray Falls is a magnificent waterfall that drops about 70 feet vertically into Lake Superior. This falls is remote and best viewed from the water, however there is a hiking trail leading you to the top. The cliffs are a sheer drop for miles surrounding Spray […] Wagner Falls – Wagner FallsThis cascading waterfall is one of the most beautiful in the Munising area. Wagner Falls has been designated a scenic site by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There is a small parking area near the falls and a brief half-mile hike to reach them. A Michigan Recreation Passport is not required to park […]
Newberry Area Waterfalls
Tahquamenon Falls – Tahquamenon FallsThe Tahquamenon Falls are actually two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River.The water is notably brown in color because of tannins that are leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains. The upper falls are more than 200 feet across and drop approximately 48 feet. During the late spring runoff, the river drains as much […]
Ontonagon Area Waterfalls
O Kun de Kun Falls – O Kun de Kun Falls Located north of Bruce Crossing, O Kun de Kun Falls is a gorgeous plunge waterfall. Only a handful of waterfalls around Lake Superior are plunge falls. You can go behind the falls, but you need to be careful and watch your footing. O Kun de Kun Falls is also one of […]
Watersmeet Area Waterfalls
Agate Falls – Agate Falls Agate Falls is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River and is one of the most beautiful cascading falls in all of Upper Michigan. The falls are created as the river drops over an extended shelf of sandstone ledges. The resulting waterfall is a broad band of interlacing cascades and small falls […]
Bond Falls – Bond Falls Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan. Bond Falls is 10 miles north of Watersmeet or 9 miles south of Bruce Crossing. The site is near U.S. Highway 45 in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula […]