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Recreation Region: Watersmeet Ranger District

Bond Falls Waterfalls

Bond Falls Waterfalls are managed by U.P Power Company at the top of the falls and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at the bottom.  This site is one of the most popular waterfalls to see in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.   

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.

Bond Falls camping
The campground and lands at Bond Falls Flowage are administered for recreational use by Upper Peninsula Power Company. For more information, please call 800-562-7680

Contact Name: Bond Falls Outpost

Contact Phone: 906-353-6558

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 September 10, 2025