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.
Nawadaha Falls is another waterfall in the Presque Isle Scenic Area of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Like other falls in this area, it represents part of the scenic river corridor’s collection of water features.
No official height or distance metrics are published on the state park page. The focus here is the wilderness setting and the Presque Isle River’s natural character rather than specific waterfall statistics.
Access depends on the season: the primary route via South Boundary Road and M-107 closes from December 1 through late spring. However, 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.
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.
There are 6 other waterfalls we track in Gogebic County. All Porcupine Mountains & Black River waterfalls →
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.