The Potholes of the Presque Isle River

The Potholes of the Presque Isle River are just upstream from the mouth of the Presque Isle River in Upper Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Potholes are perhaps the most picturesque section of the Presque Isle River and they are easy to view. There is a parking area at the end of Presque Isle Road near the Presque Isle Campground. From the parking lot it is about a tenth of a mile walk to a suspension bridge where the potholes can be viewed. Potholes are formed when a circular current of water carrying small rocks and sediment wear down the rock surface via abrasion. Visitors can continue beyond the bridge and view other sections of the river including three waterfalls by taking the Presque Isle River Waterfalls Loop which is 2.3 miles in length.

Since The Potholes of the Presque Isle River is located within a Michigan state park, a daily or annual Recreation Passport is required. A Recreation Passport can be purchased at the Ranger Station for the Presque Isle Scenic Area.