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Porcupine Mountain State Park

Silver City, Michigan - Upper Peninsula

Attractions

Facility Information

  • 4 waterfalls on Presque Isle River
  • Waterfalls on other rivers and creeks within the park
  • Extensive network of hiking trails throughout the 60,000 acre park,
  • Wildlife and 35,000 acre virgin hardwood-hemlock forest
  • Full Service Campground, Rustic Campground, and back country camping areas
  • Interpretive Exhibits & Naturalist Programs
  • Lake Superior Beaches & Scenic Overlooks
  • Day Use Picnic Areas
  • Winter: downhill & cross-country skiing, snowshoe trails, and winter camping
  • 100 camping units, w electric and showers
  • Boat launch ramp
  • 50 rustic units with water and outdoor toilets
  • Outfitter & rental service within the park
  • several backcountry camp sites
  • 16 rustic backcountry cabins
  • RV dump station
  • Some Handicap Accessible Trails with scenic views
  • Visitor Center has exhibits & multi-media displays plus gift shop.
  • 906-885-5275
  • www.mi.gov/porkies
  • download pdf trail map here

Park Hiking Trail Map Overview

porcupine mtn map

Some popular day hike trails

  • Summit Peak Tower Trail - .5 miles one way
  • Visitor Center Nature Trail Loop - 1.4 miles
  • Overlook Trail Loop - 2.7 miles
  • Presque Isle River Waterfall Trail one way - 1.1 miles
  • Union Mine Interpretive Trail one way - 1 mile

- - - Numerous longer day and multi-day hiking trails exist throughout the park as well as connection with the North Country Trail system


Some Presque Isle River Waterfall Pictures