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Top 5 Porcupine Mountains locations in Michigan
byPhyllis Khare and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Mike Wendland and
Wendy Bowyer
Live update: Updated August 6, 2022Copy link
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PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Phyllis KhareThis campground is close to Lake of the Clouds.
It has hookups!
To learn more about the Porkies, head over to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/
Mindy DSome of the sites are right on the shore. Newer restrooms. Nice people. View both and sunset from the same lakeshore spot near summer solstice!
2. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareThe Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park consists of over 60,000 acres and contains the largest tract of old-growth hardwood forests west of the Adirondacks.
The State Park is home to black bears, deer, wolves, river otters, and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.
Visiting the virgin forests, free-fowing rivers and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. There are great hiking and mountain bike trails here and hundreds of waterfalls, secluded lakes, wild rivers, and streams.
To read more about our favorite things to do in the Porkies, head over to our website:
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3. Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareThe Wilderness Visitor Center should be your first stop in the Porkies. It’s located along the South Boundary Road, three miles west of Silver City on M-107.
Here, you can:
check on trail conditions
register for backpacking
get directions to scenic sites
check wildlife sightings
note the interpretive activities and guided hikes schedule (see below!)
and more!
The center has an exhibit hall featuring natural communities of the mountains and native wildlife species including fisher, goshawk, gray wolf, porcupine, peregrine falcon, bear, and beaver. The exhibit hall also displays the history of the Porcupine Mountains from prehistoric copper miners to the lumber camps of the early 1900s.
Just outside the Visitor Center is an easy and enjoyable, self-guided nature trail. This mile-long loop takes about 45 minutes and highlights the wildlife and other natural features of the northwoods.
The Visitor Center is open from mid-May through mid-October.
To read more about our Porcupine Mountains recommendations, head over to our website:
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4. Lake of the Clouds Overlook
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareFor the Lake of the Clouds you can drive straight to the overlook however if you hike a few miles on the North Mirror Lake, Big Carp River, or Escarpment trails the views are even better!
The park offers some great guided hikes, including this one. For a detailed schedule or to get directions, stop by the Wilderness Visitor Center, park headquarters, or either of the park campground offices.
To learn more about he Porkies, head over to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/
5. Union River 'Big Bear' Campground
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareCampground that's close to the Lake of the Clouds.
To learn more about the Porkies, head to our website:
https://rvlifestyle.com/the-best-things-to-do-in-the-porcupine-mountains/
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