About this campground
Kakabika Falls, located approximately 12 miles northeast of Marenisco Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District. This falls is actually a series of "S" turns as the river drops in elevation. The trail is not a long trail and not too difficult. There is some good berry picking near here as well as great fishing.
Getting there
From Watersmeet, Mi., travel west on US 2 approximately 15 miles to CR 527, turn right onto CR 527 and travel approximately ¾ mile to the small parking area for the Falls. From Marenisco, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 12 ½ miles to CR 527, turn left onto CR 527 and travel approximately ¾ mile to the small parking area for the Falls.
Activities
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Langford Lake Boat LaunchOttawa National Forest5 mi
- CLARK LAKE PAVILIONOttawa National Forest9 mi
- SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPINGOttawa National Forest9 mi
- Bobcat Lake CampgroundOttawa National Forest11 mi
- Bessemer Ranger DistrictOttawa National Forest13 mi
- Yondota FallsOttawa National Forest13 mi
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