Kakabika Falls

Facility · Michigan ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Ottawa National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,576 ft
Elevation

Kakabika Falls, located approximately 12 miles northeast of Marenisco Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District.  This falls is actually a series of "S" turns as the river drops in elevation. The trail is not a long trail and not too difficult. There is some good berry picking near here as well as great fishing.

Getting there

From Watersmeet, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 15 miles to CR 527, turn right onto CR 527 and travel approximately ¾ mile to the small parking area for the Falls.

From Marenisco, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 12 ½ miles to CR 527, turn left onto CR 527 and travel approximately ¾ mile to the small parking area for the Falls.
 

46.33667, -89.45301 · 46°20'12.0"N 89°27'10.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.41.21.72.83.84.15.03.42.43.71.81.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kakabika Falls

Can you reserve a site at Kakabika Falls?
No. Kakabika Falls is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Kakabika Falls

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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