Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Ontonagon MI, 49953-9087
906-885-5275
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)
60000 (Acres)
Required
Event Information
Interpretive programs: Professional interpretive naturalists lead nature-based programming daily July through September.
More Information
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – fondly known as "the Porkies" – features 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, Lake Superior shoreline, rivers, trails and ridges. The park’s incomparable vistas make Michigan’s largest state park a popular destination for camping, hiking, snowmobiling, fishing and more. The park boasts many popular natural attractions, including Lake of the Clouds and the scenic Presque Isle River corridor. Other attractions include the Summit Peak observation tower, Porcupine Mountains Winter Sport Complex, fall chairlift rides, an 18-hole disc golf course, the new Porcupine Mountains Shooting Complex (managed by the Lake Superior Sportsman Club) and more.
The popular Porcupines Mountains Visitor Center offers interpretive programs, an exhibit hall, info on trail conditions, Wi-Fi, a gift shop and more.
Specially adapted EnChroma-enabled viewers now offer people who are colorblind a tool to enjoy the full spectrum of colors at Lake of the Clouds scenic overlook, Summit Peak Observation Tower and Nawadah Falls, thanks to the Friends of the Porkies.
Thanks to the Friends of the Porkies for supporting the park.
Catch a view:
Campgrounds
- Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping
- 906-885-5275
(65) - Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Rustic Cabins
- 800-447-2757
(19) - Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Wilderness Yurts
- 800-447-2757
(4) - Porcupine Mountains Union Bay Tiny Quill House
- 800-447-2757
() - Porcupine Mountains- Group Sites
- 906-885-5275
(2) - Porcupine Mountains- Kaug Wudjoo Modern Lodge
- 906-885-5275
(1) - Porcupine Mountains-Lost Creek Rustic Outpost Camp
- 800-447-2757
(3) - Porcupine Mountains-Presque Isle Rustic Campground
- 800-447-2757
(50) - Porcupine Mountains-Union Bay Modern Campground
- 800-447-2757
(100) - Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Rustic Outpost Camp
- 800-447-2757
(8) - Porcupine Mts - Union River Rustic Outpost Camp
- 800-447-2757
(3)
Trails
- Porcupine Mts-Beaver Creek Trail
- Trail Length: 1.20 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Big Carp River Trail
- Trail Length: 9.60 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Cross Trail/Correction Line Trail
- Trail Length: 7.30 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Deer Yard Trail
- Trail Length: 5.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Double Trail
- Trail Length: 3.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-East and West River Trails
- Trail Length: 2.30 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-East and West Vista Trail
- Trail Length: 2.50 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Escarpment Trail
- Trail Length: 4.30 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Government Peak Trail
- Trail Length: 7.30 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Lake Superior Trail
- Trail Length: 17.10 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Lily Pond Trail
- Trail Length: 2.50 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Log Camp Trail
- Trail Length: 5.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Lost Lake Trail
- Trail Length: 6.70 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Nonesuch Trail
- Trail Length: 3.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-North Mirror Lake Trail
- Trail Length: 7.30 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Overlook Trail
- Trail Length: 2.70 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Pinkerton Trail
- Trail Length: 2.60 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-River Trail
- Trail Length: 10.50 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-South Mirror Lake Trail
- Trail Length: 3.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Summit Peak Tower Trail
- Trail Length: 0.50 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Superior Loop
- Trail Length: 1.50 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Triple Trail
- Trail Length: 3.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Union Mine Trail
- Trail Length: 1.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Union Spring Trail
- Trail Length: 4.00 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Visitor Center Nature Trail
- Trail Length: 1.40 (Miles)
- Porcupine Mts-Whitetail Path
- Trail Length: 0.80 (Miles)
About the Area
Seasonal road updates
Park roads close Dec. 1 through late spring. Specifically, County Road M-107 closes at the Whitetail parking area and South Boundary Road closes at Headquarters Road south to the Pinkerton Trailhead. You can still access Presque Isle scenic area by traveling north on County Road 519 just east of Wakefield. Both roads transition to designated snowmobile trails during the snowmobile season and remain closed until deemed safe to travel by the Ontonagon County Road Commission. Learn updates at Porkies Facebook page or 906-885-5275.
Check out the Porkies Music Festival that takes place each summer.
Activities (Display as List)
![Boat Rental](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/boat_rental.png)
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The park maintains 42 km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Trail grooming is supported by donations to the park. View cross-country ski trail map.
Child, teen and adult-sized adaptive sit skis are available to borrow from the Porkies Ski Chalet. They are fully adjustable and can be towed by a partner skier or used independently on the park's cross-country and lantern-lit trails. Please call ahead for details, availability or assistance 906-885-5270.
![Disc Golf](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/disc_golf.png)
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![Dog Sledding](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/dog_sled.png)
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![Fishing](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/fishing.png)
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![Hiking](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/hiking.png)
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![Hunting](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/hunting.png)
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![Metal Detecting](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/metal_detecting.png)
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![Nature Programs](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/interpretive_programs.png)
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![Paddlesports](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/paddle_sports.png)
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![Snowmobiling](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/snowmobile.png)
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![Snowshoeing](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/snow_shoe.png)
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![WiFi](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/wifi.png)
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![Winter Camping](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/winter_camping.png)
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Facilities (Display as List)
![Boat Launch](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/boat_launch.png)
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![Cabins & Lodges](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/cabin.png)
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Simple Adventures offers camping supplies, gifts and refreshments. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. Call 906-275-4200 for more information.
A gift shop, also located in the visitor center, is open late May through mid-October.
![Fishing Pier](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/fishing_pier.png)
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![Group Use Area](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/group_camp.png)
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![Modern Restrooms](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/modern_restroom.png)
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![Observation Platform](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/observation_platform.png)
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There are multiple observation platforms located at the various scenic sites, including Lake the Clouds (accessible walkway and observation platform), Summit Peak and Presque Isle River (an accessible observation platform overlooking Nawadaha is located along the West River Trail) and East Vista (chairlift rides in the fall).
Specially adapted EnChroma-enabled viewers now offer people who are colorblind a tool to enjoy the full spectrum of colors at Lake of the Clouds scenic overlook, Summit Peak Observation Tower and Nawadah Falls, thanks to the Friends of the Porkies.
![Picnic Area](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/picnic_area.png)
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![Picnic Shelter](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/picnic_shelter.png)
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![Playground](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/playground.png)
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![Rustic Site](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/rustic_campsite.png)
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![Sanitation Station](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/sanitation_station.png)
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![Shooting Range](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/shooting_range.png)
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![Vault Toilet](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/vault_toilet.png)
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![Visitor Center](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/visitor_center.png)
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![Walk-in Sites](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/walk_in_sites.png)
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![Water Access](images/RecLocatorIcons/new/wateraccess.png)
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Enjoy 1.6 miles of Lake Superior’s Union Bay shoreline along M-107, the Presque Isle River and many other rivers and streams. A sandy beach is located within walking distance.
Please be mindful of Great Lakes beach safety. Pay attention to changing conditions.
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