Tahquamenon Falls-Rivermouth Group Use Area

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

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This large open area is located within the Rivermouth Pines Campground for groups of up to 50 people with tents. There is a vault toilet and fire ring with bench seating. For reservations, contact the park office at 906-492-3415.

The campground is considered seasonally semi-modern, as water spigots are generally available mid-May through the second Sunday in October, as temperatures allow. Campers are advised to fill water jugs near site #132. In season, campers also have access to the nearby restroom and shower facilities at the Rivermouth Modern Campground, about a 10-minute walk or short drive away. When the restrooms in the nearby modern campground are closed for the season and water spigots have been turned off, the campground becomes rustic and water must be brought in or is available at the park headquarters, located between the Lower Falls and Upper Falls.

Generators are not allowed in Group Use Area.

This campground is located 5 miles south of Paradise. The physical address for mapping purposes is 32130 W. South River Road, Paradise, MI 49768.

About the Area

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The area is home to miles of snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing pathways and a host of winter fun.

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is located at Whitefish Point and highlights the maritime history of the region through shipwreck stories and artifacts.

The Whitefish Point Bird Observatory is the premier bird migration hotspot in Michigan and a designated Globally Important Bird Area. Jutting out in Lake Superior, Whitefish Point acts as a natural migration corridor, bringing thousands of birds through this flyway every spring and fall.

Facilities (Display as List)

Concession/ Store Item is accessible.
Concession/ Store: Ice and firewood are available for sale at the Rivermouth Campground office.
Fishing Pier Item is accessible.
Fishing Pier: There is an accessible shore fishing platform located in the campground.
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms: Campers have access to the facilities in the nearby Rivermouth Modern Campground, about a 10-minute walk, when in season. This modern restroom has six showers, restroom facilities and a family restroom. When the modern restroom is closed for the season, the Rivermouth Pines Campground becomes rustic and vault toilets are available.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: There is a large swing set and slide on a sandy surface.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site:

Water spigots within the campground are available seasonally, generally mid-May through the second Sunday in October, as temperatures allow. Campers are advised to fill water jugs near site #132. When the modern restrooms in the nearby modern campground are closed for the season and water spigots have been turned off, the campground becomes rustic and water must be brought in or is available at the park headquarters, located between the Lower Falls and Upper Falls.

Generators are not permitted in the Rivermouth Pines Campground.

Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station: There is a sanitation station located at Rivermouth Modern Campground, open seasonally, typically mid-May through the second Sunday in October. There is potable water available and two lanes. A $10 fee will be assessed for those not camping at Tahquamenon Falls.
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet