Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan.
A waterfall, 12 mi north of Watersmeet Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 3°. When to go ↓
Watersmeet Township is the nearest base
Watersmeet Township is 12 miles south, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Watersmeet Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan. The site is near U.S. Highway 45 in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The waterfalls are listed by the state of Michigan as the Bond Falls Scenic Site.
The total drop of the falls is about 50 feet (15 m). Trails lead to and from the falls from a picnic area atop the falls. There is a newer walkway that extends across the river below the base of the falls that allows for perfect viewing. The river drops 875 feet (267 m) down from Bond Falls Flowage, which is perched on the highlands of the western Upper Peninsula, to Lake Superior. Bond Falls is the first stage of this drop in elevation. From Bond Falls, the river continues northward to the Agate Falls Scenic Site.
- Type
- Waterfall
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Where to stay near Bond Falls
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Watersmeet Township (10) and Stambaugh Township (9).
Watersmeet Township
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,041 people · 58% vacation homes
12 mi south of Bond Falls
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bond Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watersmeet Township 58% vacation homes | 12 mi south | 15 min | 10 2 hotels · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,041 | $265K |
| Stambaugh Township 55% vacation homes | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,223 | $188K |
| Phelps 54% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,364 | $240K |
| Conover 58% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 14 5 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,294 | $274K |
| Land O'Lakes 63% vacation homes | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 9 2 motels · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 856 | $283K |
| Duncan Township 57% vacation homes | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 3 lodges & cabins | 203 | $90K |
| Marenisco Township 51% vacation homes | 22 mi west | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 514 | $188K |
| Stannard Township 34% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 656 | $110K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Bond Falls
Other well-known places within 59 miles.
58 mi🏞 National Historical ParkKeweenaw National Historical Park35K visitors a year⛷37 mi⛷ Ski areaPorcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex23 runs · 627 ft verticalPhoto credits
Keweenaw National Historical Park: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Bond Falls
What town is Bond Falls near?
Watersmeet Township, MI, about 12 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Bond Falls?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–77°.
What is the closest airport to Bond Falls?
Rhinelander Oneida County (RHI), about 56 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 224 miles.
Where should I stay near Bond Falls?
Watersmeet Township (12 mi, 10 places to stay), Stambaugh Township (17 mi, 9 places to stay) and Phelps (25 mi, 14 places to stay).
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