Exploring Silver City, Michigan

The Eastern Gateway
to the Porcupine Mountains
Wilderness State Park

Silver City, MI is located on Lake Superior at the junction of Highways M-64 and M-107,
3 miles east of the "Porkies" and 13 miles west of Ontonagon in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Silver City, MI is a little village at the mouth of the Iron River nestled by the foothills of the Porcupine Mountains. Silver City was founded in the late 1870's when a small vein of silver was discovered just south of the city that started a "silver rush" but not enough silver was mined to be profitable. Now you can find delightful rental cabins, cottages, motels, and vacation homes on the shores of Lake Superior and small shops with specialty items. An excellent spot for the outdoor enthusiast or those who just want to sit on the deck or on the beach and enjoy the awesome beauty of Lake Superior.

The "Porkies: offers visitors year round outdoor fun with wonderful hiking trails throughout the park, scenic overlooks, old mine sites, waterfalls, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, abundant wildlife, birding, and biking. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling with great photographic opportunities throughout the year.

 Lodging in Silver City Michigan on the Shores of Lake Superior
at the Eastern Entrance to the Porcupine Mountains State Park
Cabins, Cottages, Vacation Homes, Lodges, and Motels

A Cabin UP NORTH, 30978 W. Highway M-64, Silver City, MI 49953. Phone: 906-885-5430. Four season vacation log home with 1000 feet of private beach on Lake Superior with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Wood burning fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen. Satellite TV, Large back deck overlooking the Lake with fire pit and grill. 3 miles from the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Sorry, no smoking, no pets.

A Cottage UP NORTH, 34464 Highway M-107, Silver City, MI 49953. Phone: 906-885-5430. Three-bedroom cottage on 5 acres on Lake Superior. Main level has a bedroom with a wood burning fireplace, full bathroom, large living room with wood-burnng stove, dining room and kitchen combo with access to a deck facing the lake. Upper level has a large bedroom with deck and a den. Spiral staircase to lower level with a family room, bedroom, and bathroom with doors opening to a patio. Sleeps up to 10. Only 1 mile to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and on the snowmobile trail so you can ride from the door.

Mountain View Lodges, 34042 State Highway M-107, Silver City MI. Phone: 906-885-5256. 11 modern lodges on the shores of Lake Superior, 1 mile from the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. All lodges have wood burning fireplaces, 2 bedrooms, phones with data ports, Cable TV, and fully equipped kitchens including a dishwasher. Screened porch with grill and deck. Wheelchair accessible lodge. Pets accepted in some lodges with additional fee.

Rocky Shores Log Vacation Home, 34650 Highway M-107, Silver City MI. Phone 906-885-5412. Three bedroom log home on the shores of Lake Superior, less than 1 mile from the Porcupine Mountains State Park. Sleeps up to 8, but perfect for 2 or 4 people. Wood burning fireplace in living room, satellite TV, stereo/CD player, and an outdoor fire pit on the lake. Full kitchen with dishwasher. Large landscaped lot with 200' of Lake Superior shoreline. On the snowmobile trail.

BUSINESSES in or near SILVER CITY, MI

REAL ESTATE
LAKE GOGEBIC REALTY serving Gogebic and Ontonagon County. Located 2 miles west of Bergland on M-28. Property listings for waterfront and off water homes, commercial property, and vacant land. Contact Pat Hanson at 906-285-0400 or 906-575-3397.

RESTAURANTS
Konteka Restaurant, Black Bear Bar & Grill, and Bowling Alley. 6 miles south of Silver City on M-64. Phone: 906-885-5175. Full service restaurant, meeting room, and Bar & Grill serving your favorite beverages, homemade pizza, subs, and a variety of appetisers and sandwiches. Open 11 am until midnight for the late night munchies.

Snowmobile Rentals, Sales, and Service; ATV's; Boats & Motors, Trailers
Timberline Sports: Rentals, Sales, and Service, 1.5 miles west of Bergland on Highway M-28. P.O. Box 185, Bergland, MI 49910. Phone 906-575-3397 or fax 906-575-3892. Sales & Service: Ski-Doo, Bombardier ATV's, Lund Boats, Tahoe Pontoon boats, Mercury Motors, and Shorelandr Trailers. Rentals of new Arctic Cat and Skidoo snowmobiles, boats, motors, and pontoon boats. Full service and parts department. Rental clothes, helmets, maps, tour guides. We offer guided snowmobile tours!

Lodging in White Pine, MI, 6 miles south of Silver City on M-64)
Konteka Motel, Restaurant, Bar & Grill, and the Black Bear Bowling Lanes, 400 Main Street in the Mineral Circle Plaza, White Pine MI 49971. Phone: 906-885-5170. Only 6 miles from Silver City and the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Motel has 16 guest rooms with refrigerator and cable TV. Handicap accessible room. Sauna & Hot Tub. Restaurant open daily serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The popular Bar and Grill is open from 11 am to midnight serving your favorite beverages, a variety of sandwiches, appetizers, and homemade pizza & subs. Large 62" cable TV, juke box, and pool table. Black Bear Bowling Alley has 8 lanes with league and open bowling. Banquet/Meeting Room for group gatherings. On snowmobile trail #1 so you can ride right from the door.

Enjoy the picnic area and boat ramp in the little park at the mouth of the Iron River.

Greenwood Falls (also called Bonanza Falls)

At the junction of M-64 and 107, turn south on M-64 for about 1 mile. Watch for the small sign. Turn west on the two-track road to the parking lot. Take the trail about .1 mile to the falls.

Attractions and Recreation in the Silver City and Ontonagon Area 

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Summer in the Porkies
Winter in the Porkies
Map of Park, Hiking Trails, and Cabins
Hiking Trails Information
Camping and Camping Cabins

Ontonagon Lodging and Other Businesses

Upper Peninsula Traveler Home Page

 

Photo of the Iron River and Bonanza Falls by Mary Deloria

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Travel information and lodging Accommodations cabins, cottages, motels, vadation homes and restaurants near the Porcupine Mountains State Park, also called the Porkies.