About this campground
Yondota Falls, located just 3 1/2 miles north of Marenisco Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District, is a series of falls, so be sure you walk far enough to see them all. The trail is not long, but does drop in elevation along the river, so the uphill return hike may make this a moderately difficult trail.
Getting there
From Marenisco, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately .2 miles to CR 523, turn left onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge. From Bessemer, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 19 miles to CR 523, turn left onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge. From Watersmeet, Mi., travel approximately 23 miles west on US 2 to CR 523, turn right onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge.
Activities
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Bessemer Ranger DistrictOttawa National Forest3 mi
- Bobcat Lake CampgroundOttawa National Forest5 mi
- Kakabika FallsOttawa National Forest13 mi
- Langford Lake Boat LaunchOttawa National Forest14 mi
- CLARK LAKE PAVILIONOttawa National Forest22 mi
- SYLVANIA WILDERNESS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPINGOttawa National Forest22 mi
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