Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Shuttle between the falls, campground, and park destinations
Reserve online on operating days or call (906) 291-3422 for on-call service (NCT at County Rd 500, same-day custom trips). Book Upper Falls, Lower Falls, and Rivermouth online. Posted state park rates.
Our routes
Core service: Upper ↔ Lower Falls. Rivermouth Campground bookable online. North Country Trail at County Rd 500 and custom trips by phone.
Park shuttles
Hiker shuttle between Upper and Lower Falls.
Stops
Upper Falls, Lower Falls, Rivermouth (online). NCT at CR 500 by phone.
Secure pay
Square checkout with email or phone confirmation.
Schedule & rates
In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through the second weekend in October. Online reservations open April 1; pay online from May 10. Regular days: opening weekends, daily peak season, and fall weekends. Some weekdays are on-call by phone at (906) 291-3422.
2026 operating calendar
Apr 1 – Oct 11
- Opening season · May 22 – Jun 18
- Peak season · Jun 19 – Sep 7
- Fall weekends · Sep 8 – Oct 11
- Off-season requests
Shuttle: (906) 291-3422On-call and same-day by phone.
Shuttle fares
| Fare | Amount |
|---|---|
| First person | $25.00 |
| Each additional person | $7.00 |
| Each pet (non-service animal) | $5.00 |
| On-call pickup (e.g. North Country Trail at County Rd 500) | Call for quote |
| Custom or longer-distance trip (outside standard park stops) | Call for quote |
Example: 2 people + 1 pet = $37.00. Online card payments add a $2 processing fee per reservation (No tip, 10%, 20%, 25%, or a custom amount on Square secure checkout.) Service animals ride free. On-call and custom trips: call (906) 291-3422.
Shuttle Impact at Tahquamenon Falls
Estimated private vehicle trips and emissions guests help avoid by riding the shuttle since 2025.
Car trips avoided
453
Since 2025
Car miles removed (Upper ↔ Lower)
4,711.2 mi
Passenger miles saved
4,867.2 mi
CO₂ avoided
1,966.3 kg
CH₄ avoided
0.027 kg
N₂O avoided
0.027 kg
CO₂e avoided
1,974.2 kg
Combined warming impact
Impact totals as of 2026-06-02 (America/Detroit).
Protect park waters
Help protect Tahquamenon's waters and trails: clean, drain, and dry boats, waders, and gear between waterbodies. Follow Michigan DNR invasive species decontamination guidance before and after your visit.
Park conditions
Weather, air quality, trail outages, and burn bans for your visit.
72°F
Clear
AQI 31 — GoodKnow before you go
Stay on designated trails and follow posted closures — check park conditions before you travel.
How it works
Step 1
Pick date & time
Choose your visit day and a one-hour pickup window. Shuttle service is first come, first served. We run pickups throughout your selected hour as capacity allows.
Step 2
From & To
Upper, Lower, and Rivermouth book online. Round trips use two reservations — see the note above the form.
Step 3
Pay & confirm
On operating days, pay with Visa or MasterCard online or when you board. April–early May and off-season: reserve or request — we confirm by phone.
Shuttle service may be delayed or cancelled due to weather or park conditions. The Michigan DNR is not responsible for weather-related delays or cancellations.