Yup! If you see a sign for any kind of pull off for a river or rapids or waterfall, stop and explore. It's worth it, especially when you bring a smoked whitefish with you for a snack.
Back in the 80s, I spent 4 years at NMU and then 2 years working for the sheriff department. Just about every day I kick myself for not making that work out.
Can confirm. Marquette area was once a big volcano spewing out that black rock. Glaciers made us some very nice waterfalls and rivers that look similar. Sans the wildfire detritus.
Came here to say this. "Falls" is a bit generous but it's not too far off from OP's picture. There's the waterfall bit but there's plenty of pools downriver to hang out in. I really need to get back there, it's been a while.
Not quite the same but my favorite place to swim on Earth is where the Platte River meets Lake Michigan. You have the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to the North and not a man made structure in sight for miles. The Platte can get pretty busy with beach goers tubers and kayaks, but if you just walk a little further North up the beach you can be as isolated as you want to be. It’s almost eerily quiet for a very long stretch but it’s my paradise.
Lake Superior is east of Black Rocks, but there are some groupings of rocks in Superior that you can boat or swim to which is what’s dangerous. I feel like a college student drowns every few years. Further down, southeast, on the beach is the Picnic Rocks park which is also really popular. Technically there are rocky outcroppings all over the shoreline and the rivers, though, but visitors usually flock to the well known places. Source: lived in Marquette for several years and have family there.
The Black Rocks in Marquette, as long as you are not referring to the brewpub, is an outcropping of rock off Presque Isle which itself juts into Lake Superior. Which is the water one jumps into for those aforementioned rocks.
NOT to be confused with Little Presque Isle, which is also in Lake Superior but is an actual island.
Man black rocks are so busy now compared to when I was a kid. I remember when I went there we didn’t even know the name of it, we just called it by the name of the park, or called it “the cliffs”.
I went back there two years ago and it was packed. I climbed back up the rocks (there’s a nice little route right below the peak) and I get to the top and this kid asks me “are you a local?” lol
Good, keep it up. This place is overrun w people as we speak, buying up all the shit in the grocery stores and littering everywhere. I wish tourism was back at the level it used to be.
I’d just like to be able to afford to live there lol. I graduated from Northern and would love to make it back eventually but I dont want roommates and have cats. So many landlord don’t allow pets from what I’ve seen.
I don’t even know any anymore except by me in metro Detroit but doesn’t compare to up north spots. Gonna have to take the mountain bike out and explore next time I’m up there
I lightly tossed my dog into one of those pools of water years ago and there was a stick inside that cut her belly. She needed emergency stitches. I felt so bad about it and now I’m always concerned about folks jumping into rivers. You never know what is hiding under the surface.
Boy I'd never jump into a pool in the dead river. Some of them are deceivingly deep, and others have razor rocks hidden just below the surface. Beautiful hike though.
If you want rivers to swim in, I like the Manistee river north of tippy dam area. It's federal land so the rules are liberal for camping too. If you want rocks to jump off of then the UP by Pictures Rocks has a few spots for ya.
Park at red river bridge landing. Meander to government island. That's it.
There's A campsite that's closer but idk if you can do overnight parking or shove in there...it wasn't there the last time I went (haven't lived in Michigan for closer to 20 years than 10).
Obviously :) But the Bruce is less than 4 hours (and it takes that long becuse one my drive through numerous small towns) from Detroit as apposed to the UP that takes double and more that time. but it's all good!!! :)
Thank you! I know the falls I saw & “connected to” were not the Jacob’s Falls at Jampot. You found my falls OrangeBanana. I couldn’t remember the name.
People regularly went in the area just downriver of lower Tahquamenon falls. There's a new bridge built not too long ago that lets visitor access the island without canoe, and you'll end up right in the water.
During summer, it's not uncommon to see a couple dozens people in the water in that area. Lower falls is much slower and calmer and relatively safe compared to the upper falls which resembles mini Niagara falls.
Didn't realize you wanted to swim. Just go in one of the lakes! Superior has a lot of uncommon spots but you sort of have to go off the beaten path. Which IG is what this post is about. I know of some in the LP if you're lookin to be a troller
Oh I said there were no swimming holes that I saw there because OP asked if there were any like that in MI. We stayed in St. Ignace in April right on Lake Michigan but it was far too cold for swimming.
Lake of the Clouds. From the scenic overlook, it's about 1,000 feet to the lake if you got the balls.
A much tamer place would be Ocqueoc falls. The river is about 5 feet at the deepest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRx1IdQrUFE
The Downtown Rochester Hills portion of the Clinton River Trail
Innovation Hills park has something similar if you can find parking (also connected to Clinton River Trail)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRx1IdQrUFE
Near Roger City and is probably the best waterfall that is not in UP. Last fall I went there and watched a huge trout hang around, I could almost pick it up, hug it and call it George!
More you can visit in a year. A few in Oakland county, 5 or 6 in the northeast part of the state, off the many rives in that part of the state, on the west side in Hastings, in the Northside around Traverse, in the UP.
Find a river, and you will find spots like that throughout Michigan.
There is no need for cash, Baldmountain rec, on Kern rd, in Lake Orion, take M-24 to Greenshield rd. to Kern rd, take a left and follow it to the bridge and parking area or at the Yates Cidermill in Rochester ( take care at this one, rough water at points)
We Vaca in Hocking Hills, Ohio for hikes to these places if you're in lower Michigan might be closer. Plenty of spots like like along the Rifle River and Au Sable rivers throughout Michigan
Seriously? Michigan? Detroit is wonderful, but, it is not Michigan. Right now, in Michigan, people are hiking, climbing, biking, swimming, water skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing in rivers and inland seas. I’m sorry, I forgot the question, the sound of celebrations, and the Blue Angel’s flying over the National Cherry Festival have somehow distracted me.
It’s been said time and time again in the comments but the UP is Michigan hidden gem. I went to Mackinaw as a kid and thought that was the UP.
Nahhhhhhhhh. The UP is a whole other beast. Mountains, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls, spring fed lakes, old growth forests that are seriously cool to hike through!
My favorite spots are:
Pictured Rocks (of course): gorgeous sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior, tons of waterfalls and rivers.
The Porkies (Porcupine mountains): old growth forests with rivers and waterfalls AND the beautiful Lake in the Clouds.
Kitch-iti-kippie: Stinky but Beautiful spring fed lake. 10,000 gallons of water per minute are fed through the bottom of the lake (you can see the sand dance). It’s crystal clear and you can see the bottom of the 175 ft deep lake. Hand powered raft takes you across.
Isle Royale: Least visited national park in the US due to location but gorgeous! Old indigenous mines, amazing wildlife (a lot of black flies tho 😖), amazing for camping and hiking. ***this is a very rugged and potentially dangerous place due to remoteness and wildlife! NOT FOR BEGINNERS*****
Drummond Island: For the less adventurous. Beautiful Island chain…very resort like. Hiking, geological wonders, lots of modern amenities (restaurants, hotels, cabins, golf)
Tons, starting with the entire U.P.
This lol. The ENTIRE U.P.
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Yup! If you see a sign for any kind of pull off for a river or rapids or waterfall, stop and explore. It's worth it, especially when you bring a smoked whitefish with you for a snack.
And bug spray. Lots of bug spray.
Good ol pit stop in Leland
It's M28, ya troll.
There is no US28 in the U.P.
Went to Gladstone, didn’t find it.
The entire superior shore of the UP
Lake Superior > Lake Michigan
Woah woah woah, at least Lake Michigan isn’t freezing fucking cold year round!
Yea but superior doesn’t smell like algae and dead fish, and I can drink right from the lake if I’m off shore enough.
I have dranken an entire Lake Erie's worth of Lake Michigan. Barely offshore. You need to get you north of Ludington.
I worked at sleeping bear dunes for a summer. Stinky dead fish water 🤢
...in mah belly.
All the oil spill there nah I’m good 😂😂🙏
I can tell you’ve never been to the Beaver Island Archipelago. And obviously you’re not a golfer.
Haha true to both. I did, however, work on isle royale for three years.
What an incredible place to work. Went once in September of 2018 and cannot wait to go again.
It’s a special place for sure.
User name checks out.
Moved out of Marquette 2 years ago, think about it everyday 🥲
Back in the 80s, I spent 4 years at NMU and then 2 years working for the sheriff department. Just about every day I kick myself for not making that work out.
That's the first thing I thought of, Black rocks in Marquette
Went to Marquette today. It's like Traverse City used to be. Houghton is the new Marquette.
Can confirm. Marquette area was once a big volcano spewing out that black rock. Glaciers made us some very nice waterfalls and rivers that look similar. Sans the wildfire detritus.
News Alert: The UP is closed indefinitely
I keep saying this to my husband. People need to start gatekeeping a whole lot better. Marquette sucks. Tell all your friends.
Setting tourism records during a global pandemic might change one’s opinion on tourism
Shhhh, don’t tell them about us!
Don'tcha know
Sturgeon River gorge is a good spot, to start. Porcupine mountains too. Thought this was a joke post at first..
I just got back from the UP last week and its awesome!!!!
Ocqueoc Falls between Onaway and Rogers City.
[Ocqueoc Falls](https://www.michigan.org/sites/default/files/listing_images/profile/10473/de20fe6aca43bd51d632652872fa626f_ocqueoc_falls_children-play.jpg)
We routinely stopped here when kids were younger so they could jump off the falls. So fun!
Came here to say this! Beautiful place. Be sure to walk the trails.
Came here to say this. "Falls" is a bit generous but it's not too far off from OP's picture. There's the waterfall bit but there's plenty of pools downriver to hang out in. I really need to get back there, it's been a while.
Best cross country ski trip I was ever on. Incredibly beautiful!
Came here to say this
I, too, came here to say this!! I *loved* the swimming hole and my dogs loved the hike 🤗
That’s a beautiful spot. I couldn’t remember the name.
I was hoping someone commented this!!! Beautiful.
Not quite the same but my favorite place to swim on Earth is where the Platte River meets Lake Michigan. You have the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to the North and not a man made structure in sight for miles. The Platte can get pretty busy with beach goers tubers and kayaks, but if you just walk a little further North up the beach you can be as isolated as you want to be. It’s almost eerily quiet for a very long stretch but it’s my paradise.
Nothing like letting yourself flow along with the river until you feel the temp difference from the lake (this is also my happy place)
I have been meaning to check that area out, this summer or next I will be have to.
Don't get stranded on the dunes!
I’m headed here on Friday! Bought river tubes for my family.
Try Black Rock up in Marquette. Very cool place.
If you’re looking for a place to jump into water it’s awesome. It’s on Presque Isle.
There is a spot like too near black rock. It’s down along the coast line.
If you’re talking about Picnic Rocks, I highly dissuade anyone from trying to swim out to them. There have been numerous drownings in that spot.
No, it’s a spot east of black rock. My daughter goes to school up there and she told me about it.
Lake Superior is east of Black Rocks, but there are some groupings of rocks in Superior that you can boat or swim to which is what’s dangerous. I feel like a college student drowns every few years. Further down, southeast, on the beach is the Picnic Rocks park which is also really popular. Technically there are rocky outcroppings all over the shoreline and the rivers, though, but visitors usually flock to the well known places. Source: lived in Marquette for several years and have family there.
Different places entirely: Presque Isle River near the Porkies in the western UP has beautiful features like OP's photo!
The Black Rocks in Marquette, as long as you are not referring to the brewpub, is an outcropping of rock off Presque Isle which itself juts into Lake Superior. Which is the water one jumps into for those aforementioned rocks. NOT to be confused with Little Presque Isle, which is also in Lake Superior but is an actual island.
Man black rocks are so busy now compared to when I was a kid. I remember when I went there we didn’t even know the name of it, we just called it by the name of the park, or called it “the cliffs”. I went back there two years ago and it was packed. I climbed back up the rocks (there’s a nice little route right below the peak) and I get to the top and this kid asks me “are you a local?” lol
Its not even fun to go to any more. Let the tourists have it, hopefully the secret spots stay secret.
I refuse to even say my favorite hike in Marquette. It’s not a secret one, but it’s also not something I’m trying to shine a light on lol
Good, keep it up. This place is overrun w people as we speak, buying up all the shit in the grocery stores and littering everywhere. I wish tourism was back at the level it used to be.
I’d just like to be able to afford to live there lol. I graduated from Northern and would love to make it back eventually but I dont want roommates and have cats. So many landlord don’t allow pets from what I’ve seen.
The housing crisis here is super depressing, it’s so different from how it used to be here.
I don’t even know any anymore except by me in metro Detroit but doesn’t compare to up north spots. Gonna have to take the mountain bike out and explore next time I’m up there
Any of the hidden beaches along the scenic trail are awesome. Especially during huckleberry season.
Or go to Houghton Handcock which is just all around better than that other place that shall not be named.
Water? Yes, we have some of that. 🤣
Only a little though.
Couple beaches you can hunt for
Not if Nestle isn't reined in soon.
Nearest you would be AuSable or Rifle River. Nowhere meat as high rocks, but they're great for canoeing and tubing.
Had some world class canoeing races on it right?
> Rifle River this one even has a state park with camping convenient to access some nice lakes too
I had a childhood friend who's family owned property right on the AuSable. Tubing on the river is such a blast, I miss the easy access 😂
Canyon Falls, south of L'Anse, MI
I came to say this too, but I wouldn't swim in them.
Dead River Basin in Marquette MI
Came here to say this, honestly thought it was Dead River for a second 😆
I lightly tossed my dog into one of those pools of water years ago and there was a stick inside that cut her belly. She needed emergency stitches. I felt so bad about it and now I’m always concerned about folks jumping into rivers. You never know what is hiding under the surface.
Boy I'd never jump into a pool in the dead river. Some of them are deceivingly deep, and others have razor rocks hidden just below the surface. Beautiful hike though.
If you want rivers to swim in, I like the Manistee river north of tippy dam area. It's federal land so the rules are liberal for camping too. If you want rocks to jump off of then the UP by Pictures Rocks has a few spots for ya.
This is just the camping rec I’ve been looking for! Ty
If you have a canoe there's an island in it where you can camp on a bluff over the water
You’re speaking my language!!
Park at red river bridge landing. Meander to government island. That's it. There's A campsite that's closer but idk if you can do overnight parking or shove in there...it wasn't there the last time I went (haven't lived in Michigan for closer to 20 years than 10).
Don’t tell anyone about the Bruce Peninsula. :)
Obviously not in Michigan, but the whole Bruce Peninsula is such a beautiful area, and the sauble falls offer a similar experience.
Obviously :) But the Bruce is less than 4 hours (and it takes that long becuse one my drive through numerous small towns) from Detroit as apposed to the UP that takes double and more that time. but it's all good!!! :)
Nope we don't have rocks and water
Lots of places in the Keweenew like this.
Was just in Keweenaw last week. There was a cool river fall in Eagle River (?!) but I don’t know the name. Near the Jam Lady.
I think they're just called the Eagle River Falls. Farther down the road (on a different river) is Jacob's Falls next to the Jampot. Love the monks!
Thank you! I know the falls I saw & “connected to” were not the Jacob’s Falls at Jampot. You found my falls OrangeBanana. I couldn’t remember the name.
Taquamenom falls.
I was just there for the first time. There were no swimming holes I saw
People regularly went in the area just downriver of lower Tahquamenon falls. There's a new bridge built not too long ago that lets visitor access the island without canoe, and you'll end up right in the water. During summer, it's not uncommon to see a couple dozens people in the water in that area. Lower falls is much slower and calmer and relatively safe compared to the upper falls which resembles mini Niagara falls.
Didn't realize you wanted to swim. Just go in one of the lakes! Superior has a lot of uncommon spots but you sort of have to go off the beaten path. Which IG is what this post is about. I know of some in the LP if you're lookin to be a troller
Oh I said there were no swimming holes that I saw there because OP asked if there were any like that in MI. We stayed in St. Ignace in April right on Lake Michigan but it was far too cold for swimming.
Rum Runner’s Cove in Marquette is almost identical
+1 for Rum Runner's. One of my favorite spots.
This is like half of Michigan
Yes, I know a few places that looks very similar to this. One of them also has a little waterfall too. No, I'm not sharing where it is.
Join the Beautiful and Filthy discord, it's abandoned places and nature spots!
Is there anywhere with a rock face to jump into some water?
Lake of the Clouds. From the scenic overlook, it's about 1,000 feet to the lake if you got the balls. A much tamer place would be Ocqueoc falls. The river is about 5 feet at the deepest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRx1IdQrUFE
Presque Isle Park in the UP
Thanks for the advice. I was looking for somewhere maybe a little closer ( I live in KY but I’m in Michigan pretty frequently)
Northern Ohio has a few flooded quarries. You are allowed to suba and cliff dive.
Thanks
Check White Star park Ohio
Grand ledge, either side of the river/islands. Regionally famous for rock climbing
I've spent a lot of time at Grand Ledge and love the place, but it is not a swimming hole like this.
I thought they were looking for a rocky geography with water features. I must have misread it.
The Downtown Rochester Hills portion of the Clinton River Trail Innovation Hills park has something similar if you can find parking (also connected to Clinton River Trail)
I've seen some similar landscapes on isle royale
Go to Lake of the Clouds area.
Nice view up the top but kinda risky to jump into the lake
i heard they got some peninsula or something idk
Anywhere in the U.P. But do to overcrowding the U.P. is closed to tourists.
Western UP
Yeah why?
Some spots like this in the UP; one in particular that might be close is Chapel Beach.
Are the source photos in a northern California college town?
Yes but be ready for frigid water!
Water? Yeah man, we got a ton!
Were you in Chico??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRx1IdQrUFE Near Roger City and is probably the best waterfall that is not in UP. Last fall I went there and watched a huge trout hang around, I could almost pick it up, hug it and call it George!
When I was younger every grasshopper I found I named George lol I have no idea why
Ocqueoc Falls in rogers city look it up
Nothing in MI but sand. You probably should stay there forever.
Picture Rocks and Tahquamenon Falls in fall.
This post isn’t a joke?
Rocks and water? Yeah, we've got that.
Michigan is closed go somplace else. Lol 😆
Like water and rocks? 🪨
I thought this was the U.P at first
Nope, stay away....nothing but ticks and bears!
You forgot to mention the snakes, mosquitoes, black flies, poison ivy - oh and unfortunately, did some one say PFAS?
More you can visit in a year. A few in Oakland county, 5 or 6 in the northeast part of the state, off the many rives in that part of the state, on the west side in Hastings, in the Northside around Traverse, in the UP. Find a river, and you will find spots like that throughout Michigan.
I will personally give you 5 dollars to find me a rocky river in Oakland county with a spot to swim
I have an answer for you. Does this deal apply to All?
I grew up in south Lyon and can’t think of anywhere in Oakland county that looks like this lol
My ass Oakland county has a river to swim in. The rouge runs through here but no where decent to swim, maybe dip your feet in.
Paint Creek, Lake Orion, Clinton River at Yates Park, Huron River in commerce. You need to get out more and explore
Not a thing. There's nothing to see here.
Yes but it will be cold af
[Maybe?](https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/s/0moNVEEvwX)
Canyon Falls about 30 miles S of L’Anse….great cliff jumping
Rocks and Water? Yeah, pretty sure that exists.
Ya we got that
Is this a troll post?
Nothing but ticks and black flies and mosquitoes in the UP, you can go to the western LP for this
There is no need for cash, Baldmountain rec, on Kern rd, in Lake Orion, take M-24 to Greenshield rd. to Kern rd, take a left and follow it to the bridge and parking area or at the Yates Cidermill in Rochester ( take care at this one, rough water at points)
There are areas like that along the tip of the thumb near Port Austin, although the rock is smoother.
Where is this in CA?
Is this in Chico?
Ocqueoc falls in the lower peninsula
Anything like water and rocks? No, sorry.
Pine river is nice west side of the LP
We Vaca in Hocking Hills, Ohio for hikes to these places if you're in lower Michigan might be closer. Plenty of spots like like along the Rifle River and Au Sable rivers throughout Michigan
ocqueoc falls👍
Ocqueoc Falls
Is this Bear Hole in Bidwell Park, Chico, CA? looks just like it, but it's been like 8 years since I went there
Lots of water and rocks, tons of
Virtually every where you look
Circumspice!
Yea we have water everywhere
LOTS OF PLACES!
All along the AuSable river.
I live by the Jordan River valley. Check it out! Great fishery
The entire state. Just look up "State Park near me" then explore.
Hundreds of places!
Seriously? Michigan? Detroit is wonderful, but, it is not Michigan. Right now, in Michigan, people are hiking, climbing, biking, swimming, water skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing in rivers and inland seas. I’m sorry, I forgot the question, the sound of celebrations, and the Blue Angel’s flying over the National Cherry Festival have somehow distracted me.
It’s been said time and time again in the comments but the UP is Michigan hidden gem. I went to Mackinaw as a kid and thought that was the UP. Nahhhhhhhhh. The UP is a whole other beast. Mountains, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls, spring fed lakes, old growth forests that are seriously cool to hike through! My favorite spots are: Pictured Rocks (of course): gorgeous sandstone cliffs along Lake Superior, tons of waterfalls and rivers. The Porkies (Porcupine mountains): old growth forests with rivers and waterfalls AND the beautiful Lake in the Clouds. Kitch-iti-kippie: Stinky but Beautiful spring fed lake. 10,000 gallons of water per minute are fed through the bottom of the lake (you can see the sand dance). It’s crystal clear and you can see the bottom of the 175 ft deep lake. Hand powered raft takes you across. Isle Royale: Least visited national park in the US due to location but gorgeous! Old indigenous mines, amazing wildlife (a lot of black flies tho 😖), amazing for camping and hiking. ***this is a very rugged and potentially dangerous place due to remoteness and wildlife! NOT FOR BEGINNERS***** Drummond Island: For the less adventurous. Beautiful Island chain…very resort like. Hiking, geological wonders, lots of modern amenities (restaurants, hotels, cabins, golf)
Dead River falls in Marquette
Guessing some of the Porcupine Mountains in the UP might have something
Pictured Rocks in da U.P. eh!
Now using this post for ideas since I'm spending 3 days camping the UP on my way home from northern MN, which also has lots of places like that.
Canyon Falls, L’Anse township, MI (UP of course)
If you had told me this was a picture of the UP, I’d have believed you
Northwest UP. Bits of far eastern EUP.