The Porcupine Mountains & Ontonagon Area

Home to the magnificent Porcupine Mountains, the Ontonagon area has a breathtaking landscape and rich culture to explore during your Western Upper Peninsula visit. Ontonagon County is centrally located between Ironwood and Copper Harbor making us your hub for adventure!

The Porcupine Mountains & Ontonagon Area

Home to the magnificent Porcupine Mountains, the Ontonagon area has a breathtaking landscape and rich culture to explore during your Western Upper Peninsula visit. Ontonagon County is centrally located between Ironwood and Copper Harbor making us your hub for Northwoods happiness!

Four Seasons of Fun

Ontonagon County has mighty waterfalls, freshwater beaches on Lake Superior, miles of scenic hiking trails, and thousands of acres of national forests to explore.

Things to Explore

Ontonagon’s warm hospitality and fascinating history perfectly balance
the earthly grandeur of local natural features.

Plan Your Western Upper Peninsula Visit

Read our blogs to help yourself maximize your time in the Porcupine Mountains area.

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Rockhounding 101: the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon Area

Spring is making its way to the Upper Peninsula, which means it is prime time to add to your rock collection. The vast forests, shores, and geological formations of the Ontonagon area offer endless opportunities for rockhounding. Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know to have a

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Top 5 Winter Things to See in Ontonagon County Michigan

Feeling a bit of cabin fever this winter? Now is a wonderful time to head to the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon area to enjoy the fresh winter air. Here are our top suggestions for cold-weather things you need to see!   Frozen Waterfalls Have you been to all of our

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