Outdoors Nearby

Waterfalls in Michigan

We list 92 named waterfalls in Michigan, with the most near Munising (15), Laurium (13) and Wakefield (10). The tallest mapped one is Houghton-Douglass Falls at about 112 feet.

Waterfall areas: near Munising (15) · near Laurium (13) · near Wakefield (10) · near L'Anse (10) · near Bessemer (9) · near Ontonagon (8) · near Negaunee (6)

Near Munising 15

Near Laurium 13

Near Wakefield 10

Near L'Anse 10

Near Bessemer 9

Near Ontonagon 8

Near Negaunee 6

Near Trowbridge Park 3

Near Newberry 3

Near Iron River 2

Near Quinnesec 2

Near Marquette 2

Near Gwinn 1

Near Beaverton 1

Near Gladstone 1

Near Ironwood 1

Near K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base 1

Near Yale 1

Near Rogers City 1

Near Beecher 1

Near Baraga 1

From OpenStreetMap. Trails close for weather, fire or repairs, so check the land manager before you go. 75 smaller or less documented falls are listed with directions only.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best waterfalls in Michigan?

The most waterfalls in our data are near Munising (15), Laurium (13) and Wakefield (10).

What is the tallest waterfall in Michigan?

Of the waterfalls with a mapped height, Houghton-Douglass Falls near Laurium is the tallest at about 112 feet. Only 1 of the 92 in Michigan have a mapped height.