Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
"Houghton is the largest nearby city and a common base for Keweenaw trips. Visitors come for the historic fort, camping, and a scenic drive to Michigan's northernmost parks."
A historic Lake Superior park featuring a restored 19th-century fort, camping, and scenic shoreline.
Craig Lake State Park
"Houghton is a major regional center for outdoor recreation, and Craig Lake offers a different kind of experience than the Keweenaw’s shoreline parks. It attracts hikers and campers looking for rugged inland terrain."
A remote Upper Peninsula wilderness park with lakes, backcountry camping, and rugged hiking.
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
"Houghton is a regional college town with restaurants, hotels, and outdoor gear shops that appeal to park visitors. It is a popular launch point for longer Upper Peninsula adventures."
A vast wilderness park on Lake Superior known for old-growth forests, waterfalls, and sweeping overlooks.