Tourist Park Dam Falls

located along Dead River


Tourist Park Dam Falls

April 8, 2009
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Tourist Park Dam Falls

November 23, 2008
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Description:
A tall, gentle drop left from a broken dam near a small Marquette park. Water flows over smooth, rounded boulders, barely cresting at most points, for a surprising total drop.
Location:
Marquette County at 46°34' 18.21" N, 87°24' 37.91" W (map)
Nearby Falls:
Lower Dead River Falls (1.7 miles), Forestville Dam Falls (2.1 miles), Reany Falls (3.2 miles), Dead River Falls (3.3 miles)
Area:
Drained basin, now swampy lowlands, lies above the falls. A pet-friendly park is also here, complete with playgrounds, paths, and a baseball field. There are plenty of trails below the falls that follow the river down to the lakefront.
Trail:
5 minutes one-way
Walk under the bridge along the path to the falls.
Drive:
1 hour 49 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions