State Park / State Forest
Near Paradise, Michigan: $25–$45/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Year-round (limited winter). Book 6 months ahead via MiDNR portal.
State Park / State Forest
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Near Paradise, Michigan
How much does camping at Tahquamenon Falls State Park (Lower Falls) cost, and when is it open?
Tahquamenon Falls State Park (Lower Falls) near Paradise, Michigan (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$45/night, season Year-round (limited winter), RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via MiDNR portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$45/night
Season open
Year-round (limited winter)
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via MiDNR portal
The insider read
200-ft-wide Upper Falls, second-largest east of the Mississippi. Lower Falls is the swim spot. Tahquamenon Falls Brewery on-site (rare for a state park). Eagles winter on the river.
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