Menominee River State Recreation Area

State park · Pembine

Menominee River State Recreation Area

State park · Pembine

Pemene Dam Rd, Niagara, WI 54151

Highlights

Nestled between Michigan and Wisconsin, Menominee River State Recreation Area boasts 2,354 acres of rugged beauty perfect for whitewater adventures, hiking, and wildlife spotting.

Pemene Dam Rd, Niagara, WI 54151 Get directions

dnr.wisconsin.gov

@cntraveler

"If it’s Class II and III rapids you’re after, look no further than this 17-mile leg of undeveloped river straddling the Michigan-Wisconsin border known as Menominee River Recreation Area. Kosir's Rapid Rafts, True North Outpost, and Wildman Adventure Resort in Dickinson County organize whitewater rafting trips through the 9,767-acre park, which is situated an hour north of Green Bay on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For visitors who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, the rocky gorges make for excellent hiking and mountain biking. (The 2.5-mile, out-and-back Piers Gorge trail lucked out in the scenic overlook department.) The rec area is a go-to for birdwatchers, too, rewarding patient enthusiasts with spectacular sightings of bald eagles and osprey."

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Madi N

Google

We stayed at the Pemebonwon site over Memorial Day weekend. I'm posting pictures of the site and entrance because I couldn't find ANY pictures anywhere, so I'm hoping these could help someone hoping to stay here! The 1st photo is the marking to the parking lot off the main road, it doesn't indicate for the campsite. We actually had a local man help us out, because otherwise we wouldn't have known! The path from the parking lot to the site is about 1.5 miles, instead of the stated 1 mile. It's fairly hilly, nothing too hard but it isn't a flat trail. It does have a primitive toilet, which I didn't see mentioned in the reservation, so that's a bonus. The ticks and mosquitoes were plentiful. Please prepare yourself accordingly for with bug spray and several tick checks a day. This spot is gorgeous, and I do recommend for those who are into primitive camping spots.

Jessica Friske

Google

This place is amazing! We went to hike and find some geocaches. The trail is really fun and challenging. We hiked a field on the way and and the pier four route on the way back. We saw river rafters and kayaks. The rapids look pretty challenging; one kayaker flipped over! But he was okay. It started pouring, but we still had a great time.

Cyndi Wizgird

Google

There is no information or signage that we could find to show where you are, or where to go. We drove through it for about 1/2 hours and just gave up and turned around without ever making it to the river ...

August Genz

Google

Thanks