Watersmeet, Michigan
Top Spots in and near Watersmeet
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Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Bond Falls Loop
0.82 mi / 112 ft gainBond Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bruce Crossing, Michigan.Read more -
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Explore Bond Falls
4.00 miVery short hiking trail (walk) along the river to view the falls from various parking lots. There is a boardwalk with viewing platforms from the lower parking area or a gravel path from the roadside parking area that lead to stairs down to the board walk. Along the boardwalk there are multiple pl...Read more -
Trout Creek, Michigan
Hike to the Base of Agate Falls
1 mi / -200 ft gainOutside of Agate, MI, this spot is a couple of miles west of the town on MI-28. With parking on the side of the road, follow the main path under the bridge to reach the wooden walkway to the overlook. If you'd like to see the falls from above, before the walkway, there is a path up the hill that ...Read more -
Marenisco, Michigan
Hike to Yondota Falls
5.00.5 miOutside of Marenisco, MI, take Cty Rd 523 north of town. The trailhead is just north of the bridge over Presque Isle River, hidden away in the trees. We missed it our first pass over the bridge. Once at the trailhead, hike down roughly 0.25 to 0.5 miles to see the waterfalls to your left. There a...Read more -
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Hike to O Kun de Kun Falls
2.6 mi / -100 ft gainLocated roughly 8 miles north of Bruce Crossing on Highway 45, the O Kun de Kun Trailhead is a small turnoff located on the right side of the highway. The trailhead offers limited parking, but the trail is rarely busy. At the beginning the trail, hikers can see the blue blazes of the North Countr...Read more -
Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
Camp at Crystal Lake Campground
An incredibly popular campsite that surrounds Crystal Lake and that offers access to Muskellunge Lakes. The State Park off County Road N, near Sayner, is great for bike enthusiasts and families looking to dip their paddles into the blue waters. Prime campsites include high, dry ground with level ...Read more -
Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
Hike the Fallison Lake Nature Trail
2.5 miReachable by car or along the Heart of Vilas paved bike trail, start your trip by filling up your water bottle at the old manual well pump (if you forget there's another at the halfway point!). Turn right to start down the rolling 2.5 mile Red trail. If you're short on time, you can cut off some ...Read more -
Woodruff, Wisconsin
Hike or Bike the NHAL Raven Trails
5.0The Raven Trails are located adjacent to Clear Lake Campground in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest. Start at the Woodruff Road entrance for access to some of Wisconsin northwood's best Mountain biking trails as well as 4 looped hiking trails. The 1.2mi Nature Yellow Trail is gre...Read more -
Minocqua, Wisconsin
Bearskin Trail
5.020.06 mi / 459 ft gainBearskin Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Minocqua, Wisconsin.Read more -
Pelkie, Michigan
Hike to Sturgeon Falls
4.01.5 miThe Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is a remote and scenic section of the Ottawa National Forest. This trail descends steeply into Sturgeon Gorge to reach the falls – prepare to tackle the same elevation on your way out! There is also camping near the falls.Read more -
Bessemer, Michigan
Explore Gabbro Falls
Gabbro Falls is located just east of Blackjack Ski Resort in Bessemer, MI. There are two options for seeing the falls. First, you can continue through the resort parking lot, and continue up a service road. On the left, you see a small parking area. From the parking area, you can see a small hand...Read more -
Bessemer, Michigan
Hike to Gabbro Falls
5.01 miGabbro Falls is on the Black River and is as impressive waterfall. This wild waterfall does not have any fences or barriers, so view with caution from above. Getting there, take Black Jack Road north. This road will take a sharp left turn and will go by the ski hill. Before you get to the ski hi...Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Backpack the Union Spring and Lost Lake Trails in the Porkies
8.1 mi / 600 ft gainThe hike begins at the Union Spring trailhead, roughly two miles south of the Park Headquarters on Boundary Road. This area of the park is also the winter cross country and snowshoeing section of the park, so many of the trails are marked for winter travel. To make sure you stay on the summer rou...Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Mirror Lake Cabins Loop
6.24 mi / 584 ft gainThe trip to Mirror Lake begins at the Summit Peak Scenic Area. To extend your hike, start at the Lily Pond trail-head farther south on Summit Peak Road (5.3 miles to cabin). The initial trail towards the lake is the Beaver Creek trail (1.2 miles). The trail climbs down the peak slope into some lo...Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Summit Peak Observation Tower
0.9 mi / 190 ft gainSummit Peak Observation Tower is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ontonagon, Michigan.Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Backpack the Little Carp River Trail in the Porkies
4.015.3 mi / -720 ft gainThe Little Carp River Trailhead is located in the center of the Porcupine Mountain State Park, about 16 miles west of the park headquarters on S. Boundary Road. At the start of the trailhead, hikers can see Overlooked Falls. About a mile in one the trail, Greenstone Falls can be seen past both th...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Watersmeet
Watersmeet, Michigan
Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping
Overview
The Sylvania Wilderness encompasses 18,327 acres of primitive lands and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. ...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground
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Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground is located seven miles southwest of Watersmeet, Michigan, adjacent to the 18,327 acre Sylvania ...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Clark Lake Pavilion
Overview
The Clark Lake Pavilion, located within the Clark Lake day use area, sits in a beautiful north woods setting; at the north end o...
Watersmeet, Michigan
Marion Lake Group Site
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The sparkling Marion Lake offers breathtaking and exciting camping for your next family trip. Live it up on the water with your ...
Phelps, Wisconsin
Spectacle Lake Campground
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With a 500-foot swim beach and the crystal clear lake, Spectacle Lake Campground is a family favorite. Come fish for a variety o...
Eagle River, Wisconsin
Kentuck Lake Campground
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Early settlers from Kentucky gave the name to Kentuck Lake. Kentuck Lake Campground is located on the east lake shore of Kentuc...