This Waterfront Park really embodies what the town of Houghton, Michigan is all about…read more Houghton, Michigan (in my opinion) is a pretty cozy/old fashioned/industrial city with this terrific Waterfront Park situated along the edge of Portage Lake within the Keweenaw Waterway. The main highlight is a pedestrian walking pathway, where all you have to do is stroll about and breathe in the fresh air of the UP - Upper Peninsula. Plus, another scenic aspect of the park is having the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as the centerpiece focal point, making for quality photo opportunities (especially when the sun is out, lol) for those visitors exploring around town. And...the Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Houghton and Hancock, which the road eventually leads towards Copper Harbor, MI - "The Gateway to Isle Royale National Park". For me coming to Houghton on my eventual journey out to Isle Royale...I very much enjoyed becoming acquainted with the city. Btw, there is an Isle Royale Visitor Center right nearby here for those interested in purchasing souvenirs, watching a park film and having your NP Passport stamped. Overall, this Waterfront Park gave me a fresh perspective for appreciating what makes Houghton quite the charming town. I used about 1 hour just casually hanging out here, taking some time to sit down on one of the many benches to relax and people watch.

Parked by the water and went to dinner. After walked i bit around town and by the water. Peaceful…read moreand seems very safe. nice to be on vacation and not have to feel you need to be on alter and didn't see any homeless on the Upper P trip. Houghton is a college town ... several bar and restaurants. Water sports, fishing, hiking. This was our last stop on our Upper P trip. We actually went home a day early .. missed the dog. hope to return in the fall or spring ... especially the fall.

Beautiful drive to a very quiet, well maintained park. Had the place all to myself. I will…read moredefinitely visit again

This park is at the end of the Abbaye Peninsula, which is due south of the Keweenaw Peninsula. It…read moreis in a remote location about 10 miles down dirt roads, which get bumpier and narrower as you proceed. As you enter, there is a small parking lot with a sign that has a map. Black flies are not prevalent in the woods, but will attack once you get near the water. I learned this the hard way and they managed to chase me half a mile back to the car. There are some beautiful rock formations here and a good view of the Huron Islands to the east.

Such a quiet island. Bugnets in July were the best thing we brought. We hiked the Huginnin Trail…read moreand camped on Huginnin Cove for 2 nights and then in Washington campground for 1 night. The trails were well marked and for the most part we could identify the trail. It seemed overgrown in parts, but I get it, they want to maintain the nature. The cove campground we stayed at was on the beach (#2). It was nice. We didn't encounter any moose or wolves...July 13-July 15 2026. We got lucky and got a shelter in Washington campground during our final night. The shelter was clean and pest free. The ranger came by twice to check on us which felt reassuring. We definitely want to return in the future to hike the other side of the island.

This is one of the least visited national parks, and it's not because it isn't worth visiting…read more Rather, it's so isolated that it needs a 3-6 hr ferry ride or a 45-60 min sea plane ride. Even then, there's only one hotel to stay in which is usually booked out pretty far in advance, unless you want to camp with potable water sources not the most reliable. Of course, this is by design in order to preserve the beautiful natural wilderness. I visited in the shoulder season in the first week of June, and there weren't that many people, emphasizing the wild solitude. It seems like all the visitors here are respectful of nature since there was not any litter nor any defacing at all. The trails here are primitive and not paved or lined with gravel. You can see so much wildlife here, from tiny amphibians the size of my fingernail to huge moose. The night sky is amazing with so many stars, and I saw the Milky Way due to the high quality of the night sky. It is very humbling. As a note, limited amounts of foraging is allowed. I didn't take anything, but I saw edible mushrooms and fiddleheads, and later in the season there's wild blueberries, strawberries, and thimbleberries. Even though it is early before the first hatch, the mosquitoes here are ferocious!

No food No ambiance…read more They rent out kayaks for Keweenaw Water Way-shallow small tandem that was not steady and had holes in it My ass was soaked after 2 minutes When we came back, I got flooded in my seat Not much to see but black water Very busy with boats I would advise to try something else or skip it all together Not a kayaking experience I'd do again Service was ok but nothing like we had experienced in Copper Harbor

good ice cream in a small park shop- plus it's open into the evening! jilberts and cedar crest and…read morevegan gelato

Hunter's Point Park is a real real simple, quiet park situated right along the beach shores of Lake…read moreSuperior. It is specifically located at the very tippy top section of the UP - Upper Peninsula of Michigan in a town called Copper Harbor. I was here visiting, walking around and casually exploring the day before I was venturing off to Isle Royale National Park. And...Copper Harbor is the official "Gateway to Isle Royale". So...since I had a free day and some extra time before my departure...I figured why not spend an afternoon here at Hunter's Point Park simply taking in the fresh air and seeing what's offered. There's nothing really special to this park. Nothing exciting or memorable. It was fine being here for maybe an hour or so. But that's it. There weren't any monumental highlights. I guess what I liked most was it gave me a chance to do some relaxed hiking (or more like walking) and having the opportunity to look out onto the waters of Lake Superior. It is free to come to Hunter's Point Park, just about 1.5 miles outside of downtown Copper Harbor. At the entrance area parking lot...there will be an informative trailhead sign describing 3 trails to hike and a short boardwalk overlook point to stroll over towards. I hiked 2 of the trails which connect with each other and pretty much cover the entirety of the park. They were the North Shore Trail and the South Shore Trail. And combined...they only go for 8/10's of a mile. That's pretty short but that's how very small Hunter's Point Park is. Here's some details on the North and South Shore Trails, according to the trailhead sign.... "The Hunter's Point trail system is laid out in a figure eight pattern and consists of north and south shore trails that intersect near the middle of Hunter's Point. All the trails offer opportunities for viewing watercraft, wildlife, wild flowers, boreal forests, and rock formations." Hiking the North and South Shore Trails, you barely have to think. Just follow the pathways that lead through the forest with moments for looking at the Lake Superior backdrop. The trail was on flat ground with zero elevation. Eventually the path leads out onto the coastline shores. I wouldn't even call it a beach area. It was more like a rugged rock and forestry setting with red and gray pebbles laid out on the ground as a substitute for beach sand. I found the coastline to be somewhat photogenic. I stopped for a little and grabbed a few pictures while sitting down among really remote surroundings. It felt like I was the only person here, and that was pretty much the case. In general, the shoreline was a good opportunity to chill out and do some reflecting on how far away from reality I felt. If anyone is familiar with the National Parks System throughout the USA...they know that Isle Royale is one of the least visited of the parks and so I had a chance to think how grateful I felt to finally be journeying out to Isle Royale, which had been on my To-Do-List for a while. Regardless that this Hunter's Point Park does not have much going on, the crisp air of Lake Superior was invigorating. Btw, the boardwalk overlook section was pretty meaningless. There really wasn't anything to view. But after hiking the combined 8/10's of the North and South Shore Trails, there wasn't much left to do. The boardwalk area takes no more than 5 minutes to check out. Lastly, there is the Marina Trail. But that can be skipped. It's only a 1/3 of a mile hike from the Copper Harbor Marina area that connects with the South Shore Trail. Lastly, when I was visiting in early June 2021 the weather was pleasant for an early summer day. I wore comfortable pants and a t-shirt. I didn't even take my backpack with me which I left in the car. In total, you only need about 1 hour or so for coming here to Hunter's Point Park. This place is good enough for leisurely passing time for tourists and visitors hanging out in Copper Harbor and prior to their Isle Royale adventures.

Beautiful falls that attract tourists and locals. The flow of the falls changes but many photos…read moretaken by families, locals and tourists alike. You can take a trek around the entire falls to view at different angles or stick to the boardwalk if you dont care to walk a narrow trail with rocks and tree roots.

Lovely stop on our way to Ontonagon - even in the rain! The falls are not far from the parking lot…read moreand there is a lot of wooded paths to walk along so you aren't trudging through mud. Would highly recommend stopping by this beautiful waterfall!!

Baraga State Park is a small State Park situated in a perfect area across from Lake Superior that…read moreis between somewhere and nowhere. This isn't a State Park made to stay at for any extended period of time but rather a great stopping point for us on our Circle tour of the biggest lake of all the great lakes. We rolled in on a Friday mid-afternoon and couldn't be more pleased with our one night stay. Yes, the highway is nearby and you do hear the traffic but for our visit, it couldn't have been more perfect. We saw the sunset and the moon on full tilt out on Superior. It was truly a welcoming rest on our journey through the North. From Milwaukee, expect about a 5 or so hour drive. From there you have just about reached as far as you can go before you run out of road. Next stop, Copper Harbor. Our favorite amenity about Baraga was the bathrooms. They were absolutely the cleanest facilities we had use of during our 9-day jaunt. The showers were solid and the water was hot. Baraga was a great start for our camping adventures to come! We would stop through this place anytime!

My wife is not happy tonight as this park sits right alongside the main highway US-41 that runs up…read morethrough Baraga and north toward Copper Harbor. This was a mistake coming here as the road noise is terrible, it sounds like the Indy 500 and it is not conducive for an enjoyable camping experience. We won't camp here again and we will be sure to look into the next camping area we pick as an unhappy wife creates an unhappy life.

This is a very quiet, off the beaten path campground. We had an electrical issue on our site upon…read morecheck-in. Darius the campground manager was as attentive as any host we've ever seen. We were able to complete our stay without changing sites. Found some "yooperlite" rocks and saw eagles in the trees along the shoreline. Our first trip to Lake Superior.

Rates are affordable Camp manager is a bit over the top…read more We brought a couple side by sides ( which are road legal) and we were asked "not to rode them thru campground. As she herself drives her golf cart faster than we do :( Otherwise it's a great location to hit trails from and ride!

Wonderful beach We visited this beach on Saturday, July 28,…read more2018 for a relaxing afternoon at the shore. No bugs, nice breeze from the lake, lots of room for visitors to walk, so there's no crowd. Perfect for swimming and relaxing.