Hungarian Falls
- Hike
- 2 mi round trip
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
Hungarian Falls is a waterfall on Dover Creek in Houghton County, Michigan. Reaching it is a 2 mi hike round trip. Flow season is not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Few fences or barriers; cliffs and rugged gorge geology. Keep close watch on children and dogs. Enter water and climb cliffs at your own risk. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Series of waterfalls cascading down a steep gorge toward Torch Lake; uppermost falls on KLT land with historic dam and pond. |
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Access
| Hike | 2 mi round trip |
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| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Golf Course Road seasonal dirt road; unplowed in winter. Old access drive is rugged; do not drive in. |
| Parking | Roadside parking along Golf Course Road above Tamarack City (warmer months). |
| Fee | Free public access (no entrance fee stated by KLT). |
| Hours | Open year-round. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Keweenaw Land Trust (upper 10 acres) and Michigan DNR (gorge lands) |
| Restrooms | No |
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| Note | Rustic nature area; marked trails; few fences or barriers. |
Rules
| Camping | Not allowed |
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| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Hungarian Falls open?
Few fences or barriers; cliffs and rugged gorge geology. Keep close watch on children and dogs. Enter water and climb cliffs at your own risk. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Open year-round.
How long is the hike to Hungarian Falls?
It's a 2 mi hike round trip. The road in is gravel. Golf Course Road seasonal dirt road; unplowed in winter. Old access drive is rugged; do not drive in. Parking: Roadside parking along Golf Course Road above Tamarack City (warmer months).
Do you need a reservation for Hungarian Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Hungarian Falls?
Yes. Free public access (no entrance fee stated by KLT).
When is Hungarian Falls flowing?
Series of waterfalls cascading down a steep gorge toward Torch Lake; uppermost falls on KLT land with historic dam and pond.
What facilities are at Hungarian Falls?
No restrooms. Rustic nature area; marked trails; few fences or barriers.
What are the rules at Hungarian Falls?
Camping is not allowed and fires are not allowed.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://keweenawlandtrust.org/protected-lands/hungarian-falls-nature-area (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours / roadNote / parking / amenities, rules.camping / rules.fires, hazardNote, access.hikeDistanceBasis / waterfall.flowNote, access.fee / permitRequired false)
- https://keweenawlandtrust.org/sites/default/files/2019-11/Hungarian%20Falls%20Brochure_0.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi)
- https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/blog/post/your-ultimate-hungarian-falls-adventure-guide/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName)
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