Hunter Transportation · Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Shuttle between the falls
Upper Falls, Lower Falls, and Rivermouth — $52 same-day round trip for 2. Book today online. Call (906) 291-3422 for NCT and off-park same-day trips.
Schedule · Reviews · Pay with your code · North Country Trail · Off-park
Our routes
Core service: Upper ↔ Lower Falls and Rivermouth Campground (book online). Whitefish Point, Wheelhouse Diner, and custom stops: instant quotes on off-park booking. North Country Trail legs: NCT shuttle page. Same-day or midday exceptions: call (906) 291-3422.
Falls shuttle
Hiker shuttle between Upper and Lower Falls — $52 same-day round trip for 2.
North Country Trail
Hiker shuttle between falls, CR-500 crossing, north campgrounds, and staging points.
Off-park
Whitefish Point, Wheelhouse Diner, and custom stops — instant fare estimate online.
Schedule & rates
In-season shuttle runs Memorial Day weekend through Sunday, October 11. Peak hours are 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset): daily through Labor Day, then Friday–Sunday through October 11. Monday–Thursday May 1–15 are on-call (book an arrival hour, then text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER). Monday–Thursday after Labor Day through October 11: online booking required; text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 for pickup. Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422. We do not start park shuttle service at 8 AM. Online reservations open March 1; from April 15 book online then call to confirm; soft weekends from May 1; main season starts the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. Shuttle: (906) 291-3422.
2026 operating calendar
Mar 1 – Oct 11
- Opening season · May 15 – Jun 18Daily posted hours 12 PM–6 PM. Fri–Sun online. June weekdays online. Monday–Thursday May 1–15 on-call (arrival hour + PICKUP UPPER/LOWER).
- Peak season · Jun 19 – Sep 7Daily posted hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) through Labor Day. Monday–Thursday after Labor Day: online booking required / text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER for pickup.
- Fall weekends · Sep 8 – Oct 11Friday–Sunday peak hours 12 PM–8:30 PM (or sunset) through October 11. Monday–Thursday after Labor Day through season end: online booking required / text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER for pickup. Last day Sunday, October 11.
- Off-season requests
Shuttle: (906) 291-3422Mon–Thu after Labor Day through season end: online booking required. Text PICKUP UPPER or PICKUP LOWER to (906) 936-7567 for pickup. Questions or booking help: (906) 291-3422.
Text SHUTTLE to (906) 936-7567 for today's hours, rates, and status.
Pickup times & operating schedule → · Policies & on-call stops
Shuttle fares
| Fare | Amount |
|---|---|
| One-way — first person | $25.00 |
| One-way — each additional person | $7.00 |
| One-way — each pet (non-service animal) | $5.00 |
| Infant 24 months or less (guest car seat) | Free |
| Upper ↔ Lower Falls round trip (same day) | $40.00 first person+$12.00 / additional · +$8.00 / pet RT (e.g. 2 people $52.00)Book round trip |
Shuttle Impact at Tahquamenon Falls
People served since 2025, plus estimated private vehicle trips and emissions guests help avoid by riding the shuttle.
People served
4,110
Since 2025
Car trips avoided
693
Since 2025
Car miles removed (Upper ↔ Lower)
7,207.2 mi
Passenger miles saved
9,380.8 mi
CO₂ avoided
3,789.8 kg
CH₄ avoided
0.052 kg
N₂O avoided
0.052 kg
CO₂e avoided
3,805 kg
Combined warming impact
Impact totals as of 2026-09-11 (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, UV, bug pressure, air quality, trail outages, fire danger, and burn bans for your visit.
64°F
Clear
AQI 43 — GoodUV 0 — LowBugs: LimitedKnow before you go
Stay on designated trails and follow posted closures — check park conditions before you travel.
If someone in your party has limited or low mobility, Michigan DNR keeps a limited number of wheelchairs for park visitors at the Upper Falls and Lower Falls parking lots. They are first come, first served — availability is not guaranteed, especially on busy days.
Park conditions · Policies & Recreation Passport · Limited mobility FAQ
How it works
Step 1
Pick your date
Your reservation is valid for any in-park shuttle on this date traveling from your pickup stop to your drop-off stop. Valid any shuttle this day in your direction — be at your pickup stop a few minutes before departure. First come, first served boarding.
Step 2
From & To
One-way: $25 first adult · +$7 each additional. Same-day Upper ↔ Lower round trip: $40 first person (+$12 each additional). Rivermouth Campground books online on /book. NCT and off-park trips use their pages for instant quotes.
Step 3
Pay & confirm
On operating days, pay with Visa/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.
Book online
Most visitors book the Upper ↔ Lower shuttle — one button below, or open the full form.
$52 same-day round trip for 2 · All routes · NCT hikers