~ The soft, sandy beach of Lake Superior is within walking distance of the campground for your swimming, picnicking, sunbathing, and beachcombing enjoyment. The churning waves of the lake bring deposits of colorful agates and rocks, gnarled driftwood, yooperlite rocks and other intriguing treasures. Enjoy the stunning sky colors as the sun rises and sets over the deep blue waters of Lake Superior.
~ Walk or drive 1/4 mile to the park visitor’s center for maps, videos and information on the 90 miles of walking, hiking and backpacking trails, towering cliffs, amazing waterfalls, and numerous small lakes and streams located throughout the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park.
~ Enjoy kayaking on the lake or bicycling the rambling roadways. Bring your own or rentals are available at the park outpost store.
~ Take a drive to the “end of the earth”, the enchanting escarpment of the Lake of the Clouds overlook, and enjoy the calming nature sights as you wander the boardwalk winding along the rocky cliffs.
~ Join us for the popular annual Porcupine Mountain Music Festival, hosted by the Friends of the Porkies, featuring music of every genre, the last weekend of August!
~ We are on the popular Lake Superior Circle Tour route. http://www.superiortrails.com/ Stay with us as you explore the trip around Lake Superior.
~ Visit area attractions including the Ontonagon County Historical Society Lighthouse and Museum featuring the “copper boulder”, old-time exhibits and displays and an intriguing lighthouse tour and storytelling adventure.
~ Join us in the fall as the trees begin to turn magnificent shades of bright red, orange and yellow. Our fall colors are internationally recognized and are a must see!
~ Enjoy walleye and perch fishing on Lake Gogebic, the largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula.
~ For river fishing, the Ontonagon River and Big Iron Rivers both provide ample opportunities.
~Also enjoy spring and fall lake trout and steelhead fishing on Lake Superior, and brook trout fishing on numerous streams in the area.
