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    Ocqueoc Falls

    Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground, Ocqueoc, MichiganWaterfall pool on Ocqueoc RiverSwimming allowed

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    Ocqueoc Falls is a year-round Michigan DNR day-use waterfall with shallow swimming pools and accessible paths.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Ocqueoc River
    Entry
    No entry fee; a Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle access to the parking area.
    Swim hours
    Open 24 hours, year-round.
    Facilities
    Parking, paved accessible path, boardwalk, picnic tables
    Managed by
    Michigan Department of Natural Resources

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    The falls are on Ocqueoc Falls Road near Millersburg, about 12 miles west of Rogers City via M-68. A short paved path leads from the parking area to the falls.

    45.3965, -84.0580

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not jump or dive.
    • Avoid the main flow during spring runoff.
    • Supervise children.
    • Wear water shoes on slippery limestone.

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    Questions about Ocqueoc Falls

    Can you swim at Ocqueoc Falls?

    Yes. Swimming is allowed in the pools at the base of the falls and in the calmer river stretch downstream. The water is shallow in places, with slippery limestone and stronger flow near the falls.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Ocqueoc Falls?

    No entry fee; a Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle access to the parking area.

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