33303 Headquarters Rd.
Ontonagon
MI 49953-9087
Phone Number: (906) 885-5275
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)
Motor Vehicle Permit Required: Yes
Approximate Size: 59020 (Acres)
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State
Park is 15 miles west of Ontonagon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park's
60,000 acres are one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest.
Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams
make a visit to the "Porkies" a trip to remember. As Michigan's largest state
park, planning your trip may require the use of various maps. Links to these
important maps are provided below.
The Porcupine Mountains
Wilderness State Park was established in 1945 by Michigan's Legislature. Since
then, many changes have taken place in the way we live; however, the Porcupine
Mountains are almost unchanged. The remote interior with its towering pine and
hemlock seems to defy time. The solitude of the park is mysterious and exciting.
As Michigan's only state designated wilderness, the Porkies is partnered with
Leave No Trace ethics and has developed manuals for specific uses. |
