Union Bay Campground

Ontonagon, Michigan

About

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, 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. The small town of Ontonagon, Michigan, is about 20 miles east of the park. The larger cities of Ironwood and Houghton are roughly one hour away and provide commercial airport service to the area. The Porkies Music Festival takes place each summer.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Tent Sites

Local Attractions

• Porcupine Mountains Winter Sport Complex
• Lake of the Clouds
• Presque Isle River corridor
• Summit Peak observation tower
• Porcupines Mountains Visitor Center
• Porcupine Mountains Shooting Complex
• Porkies Music Festival