Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

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Address: 33303 Headquarters Rd, Ontonagon, MI 49953, USA

Phone: (906) 885-5275

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State: Michigan

Zip Code: 49953

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This park has many more positives than negatives.  The hiking is amazing with exquisite waterfalls to be enjoyed and Lake in the clouds.  The views of Lake Superior from Union Bay Campground are beyond beautiful.  The Union Bay campground could use some work.  The week we were there had a lot of rain.  There are no pads for RVs in this park so it was a mess with deep ruts on campsites from RVs getting stuck.  Also, because they are trying to accommodate as many sites as possible  on the bluff you may have a neighbor and their campfire almost touching the back if your RV.  We were very lucky that all the campers that were there during our visit had great camper etiquette and were friendly and quiet.

 9 years ago (17-09-2017)

If you are looking for a true wilderness experience, this park is incredible. We went Labor Day weekend and there were still times where it appeared we were completely alone with nature. Trails can be muddy, rugged, and strewn with rocks - I loved it! The Escarpment Trail was a nice out-and-back 8 mile challenge with plenty of hill climbs and descents worth the views. The Summit Peak tower provided a nice panorama. We also enjoyed a short hike to Overlooked Falls and Greenstone falls on the west side of the park. Vault toilets were impressively clean and fresh-smelling. Bring plenty of water since we didn't notice any spots to fill up.

 9 years ago (05-09-2017)

Spent a long weekend at the Porkies with my dad, and despite the fact that it was raining most of the time, we had a wonderful experience. I wanted to see some of the mining ruins, and they had a trail with markers talking about the old mines. We also accidentally caught a tour of the remains of a mining town by one of the rangers, which was a major highlight of the trip. The two major hikes we did were the Escarpment Trail, which was very difficult, with steep climbs (and a thunderstorm right at the end of the hike!), but was worthwhile for the beautiful views of the Lake of the Clouds, and the Lost Lake Trail, which we took all the to Trap Falls, which was a beautiful and secluded area. In the four hours we were on that trail, we only saw one other person, and along the way we got to hike through a river, around giant fallen trees, and through giant puddles from the rain. Great fun, even when I was six inches deep in mud.

 9 years ago (27-09-2017)

One of my favorite state/national parks.  Great hikes--can make them long enough to challenge adults, or short enough to take kids and have them enjoy the walk.  Lake was (pretty) warm before the storm...steps to the lake aren't for the faint of heart.  Great sunsets from many places.  If you camp in Presque Isle, be aware the red squirrels have become very used to humans and will go foraging inside your vehicle if you leave any window or door open.  Be prepared to keep a clean campsite, because there was a bear sighting while we were there--related to poor food storage on the part of another camper.

 9 years ago (10-08-2017)

Great place for hiking! Lots of long and short trails. There is something for everyone! Definitely check out the visitors center when you get there so you can properly plan your trip. The two camp sites (Presque and Union Bay) are about 25 miles from eachother. Both are near trail heads but you will likely have to drive to get to certain places like lake of the clouds and summit peak. They offered awesome daily activities for adults and children. I would recommend taking advantage of the vast knowledge the employees have. If you are a bird enthusiasts I would highly recommend bringing binoculars and sitting up at lake of the clouds. You are likely to catch an eagle or two! Lake of the clouds would also be a prime place to get some star gazing in! Just bring your red light. 

 9 years ago (11-09-2017)

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