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Recreation Region: Watersmeet Ranger District

Bond Falls Watefalls

Although not part of the Ottawa National Forest, this beautiful waterfalls is surrounded by the Ottawa National Forest. One of the most popular Upper Peninsula waterfalls. Managed by the U.P. Power Company, a developed trail is maintained with steps and bridges across the river at the base of the falls. This is one fall that is beautiful yearlong, and a variety of plants can be viewed throughout the summer.

General Information

January - December
Lower parking lot is seasonal and does close in the winter. 

A Michigan DNR Parks Vehicle sticker is required to enter the falls area from the bottom parking lot.  Contact the DNR at 906-353-6558 or the Bond Falls Outpost at 906-827-3235.

New Watersmeet and Iron River Ranger District

Address: E23979 US 2 East Watersmeet, MI 49969
Phone: 906-358-4551
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CT) (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Watersmeet take US45 North to Paulding and turn right on the Bond Falls Road. You will see the signs as you get close.

Parking

Lower parking lot is seasonal and does close in the winter.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

The view behind a waterfall
The combination of topography and thousands of miles of rivers and streams have created hundreds of waterfalls throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Last updated March 27th, 2025