Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, MI RV Rentals and Motorhome Rentals

Take a week and explore one of Michigan’s largest state parks, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon. Book an RV in Ontonagon County and gear up for the ultimate Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park camping experience. This park has fantastic waterfalls, rivers, streams, and over 90 miles of hiking trails to explore.

Visitors can view the Lake of the Clouds and the Summit Peak observation tower, where you can see miles and miles of Lake Superior. While visiting the area, stop in and check out Land o’ Lakes, Wisconsin, only about an hour from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Ironwood is under a 45-minute drive southwest of the park as well.

Getting Outdoors

RV camping at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park gives you plenty of time to enjoy disc golf. The 18-hole disc golf course is a great way for campers to get their cardio and enjoy a little friendly competition. Don’t worry if you forgot to pack your discs; you can rent some at the park’s campground store.

Pack your metal detector in your rental RV and head to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park to spend the weekend treasure hunting. The park office offers maps that mark where visitors are allowed to use their metal detectors. Before packing your finds up and heading home, you'll need to have park personnel review each item. Any item that may require further examination or investigation will remain with the park. Only those camping at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park can use their metal detectors in designated areas of the campgrounds.

The park is even open during the winter months, and downhill skiing is a popular winter activity. There are about 200 acres that are used for skiing with 12 runs including a 641-foot vertical drop. The longest run in the park is just over a mile long. Pack your skis, snow boots, and parka, then head to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for some winter fun.

Camping at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

RV camping at state parks is a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime. The Porcupine Mountains Union Bay Campground is a modern campground with electric hookups for RVs. Modern bathhouses are available. The camp store is nearby and stocks many of the essential items campers will need. A dump station is also available for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park campers.

If you don't want to stay at the state park RV campgrounds, look into the River Road RV Park and Campgrounds in Ontonagon. This RV park has full hookups with electric, water, and sewer. Shower and bathroom facilities are available within walking distance from each campsite. You'll find a few local restaurants within minutes of the RV park.

Ontonagon Township Park and Campground is just minutes from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. This campground is located near the shore of Lake Superior. Electric hookups are available for RVs. Additional amenities include restrooms and showers. The campground assigns sites on a first-come, first-served basis.

Exploring the Area

Plan your visit to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near the end of August to attend the Porcupine Mountains Music Festival. This festival is an annual event with great music, food, and vendors. Young musicians can vie for a spot on the festival’s main ticket or be invited to play on the acoustic barn stage. The festival boasts three stages for music lovers to drift from performance to performance and learn more about the new bands in the area. The main ticket does usually boast a few national and regional performers that help draw in the tourists.

Make a trip to the Ontonagon Lighthouse. This lighthouse has been skillfully preserved and is a part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park network. The lighthouse is cared for by the Ontonagon County Society. Visitors can tour the grounds and snap some breathtaking photos of this historic lighthouse.

The Caledonia Copper Mine sits on the northern side of Caledonia Bluff and overlooks the Flint Steel River valley. The copper mine is near Mass City and was first discovered by Native Americans. A treasure trove of copper artifacts have been unearthed here. The Caledonia Mining Company began working the mine in 1863 with only two shafts that went about 200 feet deep. The Red Metal Exploration obtained the mineral rights for the mine in 1985. The mine site was then improved to allow guests to visit and tour the mine. In 2013, the Caledonia Mine was sold and expanded to accommodate more tourists.