Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center

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  • Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center

    Mailing Address:
    33303 Headquarters Road
    Ontonagon, MI 49953
    906-885-5275
    Katie Urban, Interpreter

    The visitor center is located along South Boundary Road, near the 107 junction.

    NEW days and hours of operation:

    Open each day from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    Recreation Passport required for entry

About

  • The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center, located in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, introduces visitors to the rich wilderness heritage of this 60,000-acre park. Set alongside the largest old-growth hardwood-hemlock forest in the Great Lakes region, the center features exhibits and programs that tell the story of Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula.

    The center has a 100-seat auditorium, and 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.

    Be sure to check out our newsletter, the Porcupine Mountains Visitor.

  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
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  • Backcountry Camping Registration
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Guides

EASY WAYS TO EXPLORE AND ENGAGE WITH NATURE

Programs and Events

Nature education for teachers and families

  • In response to the majority of school-aged children doing school from home either full time or part time, our education staff has put together a series of live, virtual lessons for teachers to book for their classrooms, and a wide variety of videos, virtual tours, activities and webinars for children to do at home.

    Learn more about these resources at Michigan.gov/DNREducation. 

Interpretive Hikes & Activities

The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center offers a variety of interpretive activities to enjoy throughout the year.

PROGRAMS & CLASSES FOR ALL

Join us for programs and classes for all ages. From archery and fishing to amazing hikes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Outdoor Skills Classes

The Outdoor Skills Academy offers in-depth classes on hunting, fishing, and more. See which classes are offered at Porcupine Mountains!

All Events at Porcupine Mtn

Check here for all other events taking place at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.