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    Lower Tahquamenon Falls

    Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Newberry, MichiganWaterfall pool on Tahquamenon RiverSwimming allowed

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    Lower Tahquamenon Falls is a five-cascade section of the Tahquamenon River in Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Tahquamenon River
    Entry
    Michigan Recreation Passport required for park entry.
    Swim hours
    8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, all year round
    Facilities
    Walking trails, pedestrian bridge, rowboat rental
    Managed by
    Michigan State Parks

    Getting there

    The Lower Falls area is reached from Tahquamenon Falls State Park on M-123, south of the Upper Falls.

    46.6043, -85.2069

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    Know before you go

    • Do not swim above the falls.
    • Do not enter swift currents.

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    Questions about Lower Tahquamenon Falls

    Can you swim at Lower Tahquamenon Falls?

    Yes, swimming or wading is described in calmer areas below the Lower Falls. Stay out of swift currents and do not swim above the falls.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lower Tahquamenon Falls?

    Michigan Recreation Passport required for park entry.

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