Porcupine Mountains State Park,
Upper Peninsula Michigan
Waterfalls, Hiking, Camping, Scenic Overlooks
South Shore of the Lake Superior Circle Tour
The Waterfalls on the Presque Isle River and the Lake of the Clouds Scenic Lookout area are two attractions the day visitor to the Porkies ought not to miss.
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 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.
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| Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook |
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The Lake of the Clouds Scenic Site 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.
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This picture was taken from the original viewing area constructed in the CCC era before the area became a state park. > > > |
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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. > > > |
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Manabezho Falls
There are sturdy boardwalks and stairs along the river bank . . . as well as some viewing areas that are handicapped accessable. |
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Manido Falls
Far right. At the top of Manido Falls looking towards Nawadaha Falls > > > |
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| Nawadaha Falls
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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 Michigan UP Copper Harbor & Keweenaw Peninsula
More Waterfalls - Western Tip of Upper Peninsula |
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Going east towards Munising and Pictured Rocks . . . More waterfalls and hiking pages from the Keweenaw Peninsula through Tahquemenon Falls to Sault Ste. Marie.
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Fall Color Tour Map
