Moderate waterfall in Porcupine Mountains' Presque Isle Scenic Area; accessible year-round via alternate seasonal 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 the Presque Isle Scenic Area remains accessible year-round via County Road 519 just east of Wakefield.
Manido Falls is another waterfall in the Presque Isle Scenic Area of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, making it accessible during the same visits as nearby Manabezho Falls and other Presque Isle features. The falls is part of the river scenic area’s collection of water features.
Like other falls in this remote area, no official height or specific distance metrics are published. The experience is more about the wilderness setting and the river’s natural features than about seeing a singular dramatic waterfall.
The same seasonal access applies here: the primary route via South Boundary Road and M-107 closes from December 1 through late spring, but County Road 519 just east of Wakefield provides year-round access to the Presque Isle area. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry. Dogs are welcome in the park.
Year-round; primary road closes Dec. 1 through late spring, but alternate access via County Road 519 remains available.
Other Presque Isle Scenic Area waterfalls and Manabezho Falls.
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. Same source/limitations as Manabezho Falls entry — no falls-specific height or mileage published. No closure notice found; closure check result: open.
Checked September 2026.