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Explore the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula and the
awesome views of Lake Superior.
Look for agates or just wander along the Lake Superior
shoreline. Enjoy hours of fun exploring the beaches and the
rugged shore of Lake Superior, some of the oldest exposed
rock formations on earth.
Baraga
and L'Anse, MI Attractions &
Recreation
Biking: A great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the
area is by bicycle. There are many miles of paved highways
and rustic gravel roads to take you through the scenic
wilderness. Mountain bike rentals and guided tours at the Keweenaw Adventure Company. The Keweenaw hosts several very exciting bike
races during the year.
Bill Nicholls Rail Trail
from Houghton to Mass City for biking, hiking,
ORVing, and snowmobiling.
Bishop
Fredrick Baraga
Shrine, The Snowshoe
Priest and Apostle of the Great Lakes. First Bishop of Upper
Michigan. The "Shrine of the Showshoe Priest" is located
high on the cliffs between L'Anse and Baraga.
- See some of the old buildings in the Village of
Assinins, the last mission of Father Baraga. The Most
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church was built near the
site of his first mission church that was built in 1843.
Set on the hillside overlooking Keweenaw Bay, this church
has a Native American focus and is still an active parish
church.
Books: A
Guide to Michigan's Historic Keweenaw Copper
Distric: Enjoy Keweenaw History From The Comfort
Of Your Car, by Lawrence J. Molloy. Guide book for tours of
mainly mining locations, sites and ruins plus other
historical sites. Includes maps, pictures, historical
information and precise directions. Published and printed by
Great Lakes GeoScience, Hubbell, Michigan.
Brockway Mountain Drive from
Copper Harbor to Eagle Harbor. One of the most scenic drives
in the midwest, 735' above lake level. Awesome view over the
vast expanse of Lake Superior.
CAMPING
Keweenaw Waters Resort, opening June 10th, 2025, is located along the Keweenaw Waterway at 17800 Canal Rd in Houghton. This newest campground in Houghton offers 89 campsites surrounded by over 1300 feet of pristine UP water, just 1.5 miles from town. Camp in your RV or tent, with all campsites offering 50 Amp electricity - full sewer - water - a picnic table - and a fire ring. There are pull-throughs and back-in sites from 40' to 106'. Reservations are now being accepted by clicking Keweenaw Waters Resort or by calling 906-231-9193, with check-in at 1 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m. The campground boasts an impressive array of amenities: Dog park - Playground - Robust wifi - Pumptrack - Jumping pillow - Splash pad - 1200 feet from Bill Nichols trail for ATV riding - Beach - 4 finger dock - Boat launch - Huge "Welcome Center" with great stuff and snack food galore - Bathhouse/restrooms - Laundry. Updated campground photos are to be posted this spring, giving potential visitors a glimpse of this exciting new camping destination in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Ojibwa Campground and Marina is located on the shoreline of Keweenaw Bay by Highway US-41 on the north side of Baraga. The campground offers wooded and lakefron
t sites with electricity, water, a picnic table, and fire pit. There are restrooms with showers, RV dump station, a playground, and a pavilion for events. Sandy swimming beach. The Marina offers rental slips and a boat launch for great fishing or boa
ting on Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. The nearby Historic Sand Point Lighthouse is not open but you can walk on the grounds. Ojibwa Recreation Area, 101 Lighthouse Road, Baraga, MI. Phone: 906-353-6955 or 906-201-4174
Sunset Bay RV
Resort, Campground, and Cabins on the shores
of Lake Superior, 7 miles north of Ahmeek on Five Mile
Point Road or 7 miles south of Eagle River, MI in the
Keweenaw Peninsula. 40 sites with electric & water
hook-ups, bath houses, laundry, ice, and a dump station.
Three rental log cabins with one or two bedrooms,
fireplaces and full kitchens. 2701 Sunset Bay Beach Road.
Ahmeek, MI 49901. Open June 1st to September 30th. Phone:
906-337-2494 (summer) 941-232-4832 (winter).
There are four Michigan
State Parks in the Keweenaw Peninsula offering modern
camground facilities. Baraga State Park across from
Keweenaw Bay; Fort
Wilkins State Historic State
Park on Lake Fanny Hooe
in Copper Harbor; F.J. McLain State Park 10 miles NW of
Hancock on Lake Superior; and Twin Lakes
State Park on Lake Roland, 23 miles SW of Houghton on
M-26 with swimming beach and boat launch.
Calumet Theater: This historic theater is located at
the corner of 6th and Elm in Calumet. Open year round with
special events several times a month. A National and State
Historic Site. Guided and unguided tours available during
the summer and fall months. Phone: 906-337-2610.
Calumet Township Park is located on Lake Superior, 4
miles west of Calumet. This day-use park offers a sandy
beach, swimming, picnic facilities, playground, hiking trail
and a pavillion for groups.
Central Mine Historic Site. Visit the remains of a
Cornish mining town that was once the home to over 1,200
residents in 1880. Located on an old pit dug by prehistoric
miners. The Visitor Center is located in one of the old
homes and is open from June through color season. Large rock
pile and the stone ruins of engine House #2. The Methodist
Church has been restored and is the site of the yearly
Central Reunion the last Sunday in July. Located on Highway
US-41 north of Phoenix.
Copper Dog 150 Sled Dog Race, Race runs from downtown Calumet to Eagle Harbor, Copper Harbor, and back to Calumet for the finish. For additional information call 906-3
37-6246
Coppertown USA Museum in
Calumet. 25815 Red Jacket Road, between US-41 and downtown
Calumet. 906-337-4354. Open June through
September.
Cross-Country
Ski Trails in
Houghton and Keweenaw County.
Estivant Pines in Copper Harbor.
A walking trail takes you through a quiet wilderness to a
stand of virgin white pines, 500-1000 years old. These
magnificent trees were saved from logging and are preserved
for future generations. Trail maps and markers are visible
for individual walks. No motorized vehicles allowed. From
US-41 take Manganese Road just east of the Community
Building and follow the signs.
Fort Wilkins
Historical Complex and State Park Campground
US-41 in Copper Harbor.
(906) 289-4215. Fort Wilkins, built in 1844, portrays
military life in the mid-1800's. 19 buildings survive.
Exhibits, audio-visual programs, and living history programs
interpret military life and the hardships of frontier
isolation. Take US-41 east of Copper Harbor. Open mid-May to
mid-October. Campground on Lake Fanny Hooe.
Ghost Towns of the
Keweenaw Peninsula
Hanka Homestead, Restored 1880's Finish Homestead open
for tours. On the National Register of Historic Places. Take
Pelke Road north of M-38 and follow the signs. 906-524-7444.
Located south of Houghton and just west of US-41.
Isle Royale: Take the boat from Houghton or Copper
Harbor to this unique island National Park, an archipelago
of wilderness in beautiful Lake Superior. No motorized
travel ensures peace for the residents, like moose and
wolves, and for the visitor, who can escape to this special
place and explore by foot or boat. Camp or stay in the
lodge, hike, travel around the island by boat or scuba dive
the many wrecks around Isle Royale.
Keweenaw Adventure Company in Copper Harbor has just what you need for a fun time in this outstanding area of the Keweenaw Peninsula. We offer Sea Kayak, Canoe, and Mountain Bike
Rentals, Outfitting, Guided Biking, Hiking, and Kayak Tours, and Shuttle Service. Copper Harbor has a world class mountain bike trail system as well as the exciting waters of Lake Superior for sea
kayaking, including trips to Isle Royale. Keweenaw Adventure Company, 155 Gratiot Street (U.S. 41), Copper Harbor, MI. 49918. Phone: 906-289-4303
Keweenaw Heritage Center is located at the corner of
Scott & Fifth Streets in the historic St. Anne's
Catholic Church in Calumet, MI
Keweenaw National Historic Park
includes landmarks in Calumet, the Quincy Mine Hoist, and many
other points of interest in this historic district.
Keweenaw
Underwater Preserve.
Scuba Dive the sunken Mesquite off Keweenaw
Point, or the anchor and scattered remains of the John Jacob
Astor close to the location where it shipwrecked in Copper
Harbor. Charter Boat with experienced diving captain
available. 18 shipwrecks in the preserve.
Keweenaw Water
Trail for paddlers of all skill levels. Access
sites, camping, and other services available along the
trail. Canoe or Kayak the Keweenaw Water Trail as you follow
the Keweenaw Waterway from Keweenaw Bay near Baraga to the
North Entry near McLain State Park. The Keweenaw Waterway is
the waterway between Houghton and Hancock, separating the
Keweenaw Peninsula from the rest of the Upper Peninsula.
Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entry Light, also called the Portage Lake East Entry Light is located on a concrete pier by the town of Jacobsville, on the north side of Portage Lake. This light can b
e viewed from Jacobsville or the Portage Entry Roads south of Chassell.
Library:
J. R. Van Pelt Library at Michigan Tech.
Extensive collection of Copper Country Archives and
Historical Collections. A wonderful spot for those
researching theirr family history.
Lighthouses in the Keweenaw that are open for
tours
Lighthouses that can be seen
from your car.
- Copper Harbor Rear Range Light can
be viewed from US-41, east of Copper
Harbor.
- Eagle River Light, now a
private residence, is located just west of the foot
bridge on the main street in Eagle River.
- Keweenaw WaterwayLower Entrance Light can be viewed from Jacobsville and the Entry Roads south of Chassell.
- Keweenaw Waterway Upper
Entrance Light can be viewed from F. J. McLain State
Park
- Mendota Light Station or the
Bete Grise Light can be viewed from Lac La Belle. Go to
the end of the Bete Grise Road (Lake Superior), turn right and the
lighthouse can be seen across the Mendota Ship
Canal.
Michigan
Tech University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton,
MI 49932. Phone: 888-688-1885
MUSEUMS:
- The Seaman Mineral Museum at the
Michigan Technological University 1404 E. Sharon Avenue, Houghton, MI. The museum has a new building with a parking lot outside. Their collection has recently been expanded by the addition of the mineral collection from the University of Michig
an as well as the world's finest display of minerals from the Lake
Superior Copper District. There you can see samples of the
minerals you are going to look for and your search of the
rock piles will be much more interesting. Phone 906-487-2572
Houghton County Historical Museum Complex, 53150
Highway M-26, Lake Linden, MI 49945. Phone: 906-296-4121.
Open May 30 to September 30.
Photography: The Keweenaw Peninsula offers
photographers an opportunity for amazing photographs from
calm or angry Lake Superior, to wildlife, scenic spots,
waterfalls, historic sites, and brilliant fall color.
Rentals of Outdoor Equipment
- Copper Country
Snowmobile, ATV, & Boat
Rentals in Calumet MI is
just 10 miles north of Houghton and Hancock. Snowmobile
rentals include Castle brand jackets & bibs and HJC
helmets with frost-free hot shields. Sled rental is for a
23-hour day so sleds can be kept overnight. Delivery
available to Houghton/Hancock and surrounding area. We
are located directly off trail #17in Calumet so you can
ride from the shop door. Copper Country Rental. Mine
Street Station, Calumet, MI 49913. Call 906-337-9905 for
reservations.
- Houghton PowerSports/Ride North is your headquarters for new and pre-owned boats, outboard motors, off-road Vehicles, snowmobiles, and trailers. We are a full service aut
horized dealer offering multi-line sales of snowmobiles, boats, and off-road vehicles. We offer certified service, parts, and accessories. Snowmobile rental. Call to reserve your snowmobile. Phone: 906-356-3330. Houghton Power sports is located just we
st of Highway M-26 at 18006 Erickson Drive, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
- Keweenaw Adventure Company in Copper Harbor has just what you need for a fun time in this outstanding area of the Keweenaw Peninsula. We offer Sea Kayak, Canoe, and Mountain B
ike Rentals, Outfitting, Guided Biking, Hiking, and Kayak Tours, and Shuttle Service. Copper Harbor has a world class mountain bike trail system as well as the exciting waters of Lake Superior for
sea kayaking, including trips to Isle Royale. Keweenaw Adventure Company, 155 Gratiot Street (U.S. 41), Copper Harbor, MI. 49918. Phone: 906-289-4303
Rock Collecting in the
Keweenaw
Peninsula.
Sand Point Lighthouse Baraga, MI. Located on Keweenaw Bay in Lake Superior, the keepers dwelling has been recently restored to its original beauty by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The dwellin
g is not open but visitors are welcome to tour the grounds.
Upper Peninsula Firefighter's
Memorial Museum, 327 Sixth Street in the historic Red Jacket
Fire Station, Calumet, MI. Open June through September daily
from noon to 3 pm. Museum features memorabilia and exhibits
spanning almost a century of firefighting history. A
Heritage Site of the Keweenaw National Historical
Park.
WATERFALLS in KEWEENAW COUNTY
- Copper Falls on Owl Creek, 3
miles SW of Eagle Harbor
- Eagle River Falls on the
Eagle River, Highway M-26 in Eagle River.
- Haven Falls on Haven Creek,
1/2 miles west of Lac La Belle. A delightful spot for a
picnic.
- Manganese Falls just .7 mile
south of Copper Harbor on Lake Mangenese Road
- Jacob's Falls on M-26,
between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor
- Silver River Falls on the
Silver River, Highway M-26 between Eagle Harbor and
Copper Harbor
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WINTER
FUN
Winter brings heavy snow and great winter sports to the
Keweenaw Peninsula. Snowmobiling, skiing and
snowshoeing are the most popular sports, as the area
averages about 20 feet of snow a year. There are 250 miles
of well-groomed snowmobile trails and 50 km. of cross
country ski trails.
Cross
Country Ski Trails
are some of the best
in the Upper Peninsula
Snowmobiling in the Keweenaw
Peninsula
- Snowmobile & ATV Sales,
Service, and Rentals
- Copper Country
Rentals, in
Calumet MI, 10 miles
north of Houghton and Hancock, rents snowmobiles, ATV's,
and WaveRunners for summer fun. Snowmobile rentals
include Castle brand jackets & bibs and HJC helmets
with frost-free hot shields. Sled rental is for a 23-hour
day so sleds can be kept overnight. Delivery available to
Houghton/Hancock and surrounding area. We are located
directly off trail #17in Calumet so you can ride from the
shop door. Copper Country Rental. Mine Street Station,
Calumet, MI 49913. Call 906-337-9905 for reservations.
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- Houghton PowerSports is your headquarters for new and pre-owned boats, outboard motors, off-road Vehicles, snowmobiles, and trailers. We c
arry several lines and offer certified service, parts, and accessories. We have a large rental fleet for year round fun. Houghton Power Sports rents Snowmobiles, ATV's. UTV's Jet Skis, Fishing Boats, Pontoon Boats, and Trailers. Call to reserve your boat,
off-road vehicle, or snowmobile. Phone: 906-483-4831 or Toll Free: 888-531.0779. Houghton Power sports is located just west of Highway 26 at 1550 Brickyard Lane, Houghton MI 49931
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- WINTER CARNIVAL Michigan Tech:Early February. Snow Statues and lots of fun.
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