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The 50 unit campground at the Presque Isle unit is semi-modern, providing drinking water and toilets. The shower building had to be closed because the water quality wasn't up to snuff. RV's are restricted to one end of the campground so that their generators don't bother the rest of the campers. The Union Bay campground on the east end of the park has full RV facilities and showers. The Lake of the Clouds Scenic area is located at the end of Michigan Highway 107. A park pass is required to visit the area, but it is worth it + plus the pass makes you legal for all other park use during that day.  ~~~"Click" on smaller images for a larger picture~~~ |
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The Lake of the Clouds Scenic View is another must see for the park visitor. This picture is take from the new viewing deck. The deck, boardwalk and benches were recently constructed and comply with ADA guidelines so it is accessible to all. > > > The site also features interpretative displays, picnic grounds and a washroom at the site. In addition, the Clouds parking area serves as trailhead parking for the Big Carp River, Escarpment, and Mirror Lake trails. ) This picture was taken from the original viewing area constructed in the CCC era before the area became a state park. > > > See more Lake of the Clouds pictures ) Presque Isle River Scenic Recreation Area At the extreme western end of the South Boundary Road is the Presque Isle unit of Porcupine Mountain State Park, It has a rustic or semi-modern campground, a picnic area and nice network of trails along the river with viewing platforms for the quite scenic waterfalls and rapids that populate the river. The cascades just upstream from the suspension bridge. > > > )
Manabezho Falls There are sturdy boardwalks and stairs along the river bank . . . as well as some viewing areas that are handicapped accessable. ) ) Manido Falls Near right - Manido Falls. Far right. At the top of Manido Falls looking upstream towards Nawadaha Falls > > > ) ) Nawadaha Falls
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The west river trail to Nawadaha Falls was closed for repairs so we couldn't hike up there this day. That's the falls upstream in the distance > > >
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Camping RV Parks
Eric Hansen's guide to UP hiking is well respected in hiking circles. this guide includes profiles on some terrific off-the-beaten path hiking trails. [More info]
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