Facility · Michigan ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Ottawa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
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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| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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