Location: Ontonagon
Top Things to do in Ontonagon
Top 9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Ontonagon, Michigan (MI)
Ontonagon (/ˌɒntəˈnɑːɡən/ ON-tə-NAH-gən) is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,494 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ontonagon County.
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1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 597 reviews
Consists of 60,000 acres of lakes, forests and rivers.
Reviewed By TUrbanik - Clawson, United States
Wanting to take in some fall color while staying relatively close to home my wife and I decided to spend a week kicking around in the Upper Peninsula (Michigan). We’ve spent a fair amount of time on the east side of the UP but not a lot over on the west. So this time we set out for The Porcupine Mountains, located in Ontonagon, Mi. Some 60 miles from Ironwood which sits on the MI/WI boarder. Never having spent anytime in the Porcupine Mtns. (Porky’s as I have heard some refer), and only having two days to do so, we wanted to take in as much as possible. First off we tent camped at Union Bay campground, which is modern with all the amenities. They have a variety of available sites that range from rustic to modern. I recommend checking with the ranger station to get a map. They will also help steer your visit. With limited time I suggest hitting Lake Of The Clouds, Summit Peak and Presque Isle River. These three spots give you a good sense of what the park has to offer, and from there you can branch off to focus on what really strikes your interest. While there are many trails to explore, there are trails for each skill level and ability. All the trails are well marked with trail markers. Most are a combination of foot trails, boardwalks and stairs. Lake of the Clouds offer breath taking views, Summit Peak also offers great views with the addition of a watchtower, and Presque Isle River takes you on a hike along either shore, (take a short suspension bridge to the footpath or use the boardwalk on the near side), to view some beautiful waterfalls all the way to the mouth of the river as it empties into Lake Superior. Our visit was in mid September so crowds were minimal, but families, couples and singles were present. Weather was unseasonably mild. Would advise coming prepared for anything , as the UP can be unpredictable. Good Hiking.
2. Main Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Area at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park offering an unforgettable scenic view.
Reviewed By tryan487
the over look its well worth the time to vist and the walkway you can go a pathway or a boardwalk wich is the easy way to to the lake of the clouds
3. Presque Isle River
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Waterfalls and a multilevel boardwalk make this river at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park worth seeing.
Reviewed By MadDogTraveler - Valparaiso, United States
Walking the trails along the river was beautiful. There are areas where waterfalls form. You can even hike to where it dumps into lake superior, which was really cool to see.
4. Bond Falls
5. Lake of the Clouds
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By GitchSup - Duluth, United States
What a beautiful way to spend a fall afternoon! Even though we were not at the leaf peak yet there were some trees in the valley that had started to turn scarlet and yellow, it was stunning. The price per vehicle to get into the Lake of the Clouds lot is $9.00 and well worth it for all the natural beauty. The overlook is breathtaking and there are a lot of different views of the lake. The trail is a loop that is pretty short and handicapped accessible and an easy walk for all ages and abilities. Be sure to bring a camera, the view is something you will want memories of for sure.
6. Summit Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
This overlook at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park offers a scenic view.
Reviewed By LisaMNUSA
A short walk with some stairs leads to a beautiful view, mountains and fall colors. climbing some more stairs to the observation tower, you can see far away and lake superior on a clear day. The trail is short, you can take a rest as often as you like. The view worths the effort.
7. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Located on the shore of Lake Superior, the "Porkies" ski area features eleven miles of slope covering 100 acres of ski-able terrain, plus scenic trail systems for cross-country enthusiasts.
Reviewed By ChassSue - Evanston, United States
Had a great time at the Porkies, fabulous snow, well groomed, woodsy trails that are quite a bit longer than we had anticipated and on par with any other UP ski area and worth the extra travel to check it out. A very reasonable $45 ticket but only one well placed triple chair and a helper rope tow that connects you to the west side of the mountain Great lodge with rentals, a small ski shop, lockers and a fairly priced cafateria. Only open Friday through Monday 9-5 SKI THE PORKIES!!
8. Ontonagon Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 850danielv - Appleton, United States
The trip to the Ontonagon Lighthouse, was really nice. The tour came complete with a guide and some very interesting information. The climb up the steps inside the lighthouse was fun, with some very good views for picture taking. If you take this tour it starts at the Museum and gift shop and they drive you out to the Lighthouse.
