Moderate waterfall in Porcupine Mountains; part of the Presque Isle Scenic Area accessible year-round via alternate route.
Michigan Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Per Michigan DNR: South Boundary Road and M-107 at the Whitetail parking area close Dec. 1 through late spring, but access to the Presque Isle Scenic Area (where this falls is located) remains available year-round via County Road 519 just east of Wakefield.
Manabezho Falls is located in the Presque Isle Scenic Area within Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Wakefield. The falls is part of a scenic area that offers access to several water features along the Presque Isle River.
The main appeal of this location is the presque-isle-river setting and the access to remote waterfall viewing. No specific height or distance information is published on the official state park page, so expectations should be based on the scenic area’s general character rather than specific metrics.
Two access routes are available depending on the season. The primary route via South Boundary Road and M-107 closes from December 1 through late spring. However, the Presque Isle Scenic Area remains accessible year-round via County Road 519 just east of Wakefield, giving you options even in winter. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the state park.
Year-round; primary road (South Boundary Road/M-107) closes Dec. 1 through late spring, but alternate access via County Road 519 remains available.
Other Presque Isle Scenic Area waterfalls.
Michigan Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 7 waterfalls in Porcupine Mountains & Black River.
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michigan.gov
Michigan DNR park page, checked 2026-09-04. Page covers the park generally and does not publish a numeric height or trail mileage specific to this falls. Park amenity list includes 'Pet-friendly features.' No closure notice found; closure check result: open (Presque Isle area explicitly noted as currently accessible).
Checked September 2026.