Lower Falls Modern Campground i USA

Wow! Gaining access to this park can be quite challenging due to its popularity. However, the campgrounds are fairly large and nestled within the breathtaking forest. It's advisable to visit the lower falls early in the morning or late in the day to evade the crowd. If the temperature is high, you'll likely find many people swimming and exploring the lower falls. We let our dogs swim which they thoroughly enjoyed, but we refrained from swimming in the falls ourselves. A 4-mile hike to the upper falls is definitely recommended! The hike isn't too strenuous, with some uphill climbing, but it's fairly manageable. We observed people of all ages undertaking it. The upper falls are magnificent, with several viewing spots requiring some stair climbing. But it's definitely worth the effort, so make sure to visit all of them for a good workout! The local brewpub was mediocre at best, but it served our hunger and thirst. There are numerous trails to choose from. If time permits, the Clark Lake Loop is highly recommended. It's a round trip of about 11 miles including the trails we took to reach the loop, but the beauty of Clark Lake is unparalleled. The trail was deserted, offering a tranquil hiking experience and it's relatively easy too. There are several spots to dive into the lake if you wish. We also hiked the North Country trail in reverse, another scenic and manageable trail. There are numerous trails accessible from the campgrounds. There are two boat launches for those who wish to kayak. Lighthouses and local restaurants are also worth a visit. Overall, it's a must-visit when in the UP!

3 år siden

We greatly enjoyed our walks to the many spectacular waterfalls, just a short distance from the campground. We purchased online our Michigan State Parks pass prior to making reservations, this allowed us to save $10.00 per night, since we were staying at 7 state parks on our fall trip through Michigan. Our campsite was in the Lower Falls Portage Loop, with 30 amp electric hookup, table, fire ring, and a very spacious level site. The restrooms and showers were kept very clean, water was available in the loop, trash receptacles were located at the loop entrance. We would definitely return to this campground.

3 år siden

We stayed here towards the end of July. Our GPS wanted us to turn about 1/3 mile sooner on a closed gate rather than the actual Lower Tahquamenon Falls campground (CG) entrance. We got in line at the park checkpoint and paid the $36 for the annual MI State Park Pass as that was more economical for us than paying $10 per night. The ranger then told us to park in the area behind the gate and come in to register for our campsite. We were told that if we needed to fill with water there was potable water at the dump station. We then proceeded to Hemlock Loop, back-in site 182 that’s electric-only (50/30/20 AMP). As we entered our loop, we were a little worried as the sites coming in were either small or had some trees that would prevent an easy back-in. In addition, with our 39’ fifth wheel and F450 truck, we could not avoid brushing against trees on the side and top of our rig as we drove through. We went slow and there was no damage. When we got to site 182, we were relieved to see that the site was open and long enough for our rig and truck. We were also able to swing into the 90-degree back-in with no issues. If the campers in the site in front of us had parked on the front side, we probably would have asked them to move their truck while we got into the site. We got a bar, maybe two on Verizon and were able to get a usable signal very early in the morning. We didn’t get any OTA channels and with all the trees, a satellite would have been iffy, so we didn’t try. We took our showers at the shower house that had really good water pressure and hot water. This state park is a premier tourist attraction so the campground was full every day during our 6-day stay. There were hiking trails leading out of the CG at different locations, and we enjoyed walking our dogs both to the lower falls and other areas. If you go to the falls after 10:00 AM, expect crowds.

4 år siden

The Lower Falls Campground has two loops, Hemlock and Portage. We were in the Portage loop that appeared to have several riverfront sites, but only site 13 has a great view of the river. We were in site 4, you could see a bit of water moving from the trees, but the location led to more mosquitos and didn't pay off with the view. If I were to stay again, I would not bother trying to get a river front site unless it was 13. While the park as a whole has a great North Woods feel, this campground felt like a fairly generic state park. Electric pedestals are shared between sites and may require an extension electric cable depending on your luck. The mosquitos were insane in mid-June and much worse than our stay in Pictured Rocks. The park's mosquito season is mid-May through mid-July and the park literature recommends head nets during this time. We thought this was a bit dramatic, but after our stay this advice makes sense. We had so many mosquitos in our trailer that it impacted sleeping and made it impossible to leave the trailer during certain times of the day.

4 år siden

Very popular UP park easy drive for Michiganders from the lower peninsula. Very north woods, two campground locations, both are on grass or gravel sites. Very busy during summer season and on weekends. It is a big family place, lots of kids,bikes and campfires.

4 år siden