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Fort Wilkins State Park
US-41 East PO Box 71
Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918
Phone: 906-289-4215
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| State Park Overview: |
| Fort Wilkins State Park, in the northern Keweenaw Peninsula, offers camping and day use facilities and features a restored army military outpost and lighthouse museum. Fort Wilkins became a State Park in 1923. Extensive restoration work and development began in the 1930s under the Work Project Administration.
Operated jointly with the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, costumed interpreters demonstrate the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula fort. |
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Excellent historical buildings
I loved touring the old buildings in Ft. Wilkins Park. They are in excellent condition and give a great glimpse into the life of a soldier from that era. There are lots of old artifacts to go along with the very well restored buildings and grounds.
Written by 4WDGreg
7-Sep-2009
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| Fort Wilkins-Group Use Area(906) 289-4215 4 site(s), Contact the parkGroup Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Fort Wilkins-Modern(800) 447-2757 159 site(s)Campsites with 50 amp Service, Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms |
| Trails: |
| Running around the park, roughly parallel to the park boundary is a two-mile trail that provides great views of Lake Fanny Hoe and Lake Superior.
Fort Wilkins-Foot TrailTrail Length: 4.00 (Miles)Biking, Cross Country Ski, Hiking |
| Boating: |
| The boat launch provides access to Lake Fanny Hooe. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Excellent walleye and splake fishing in Lake Fanny Hooe and excellent splake fishing in Copper Harbor. |
| History of the Area: |
| Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, in the northern Keweenaw Peninsula, offers camping and day use facilities and features a restored 1844 army military outpost and one of the first lighthouses on Lake Superior built in 1866. Fort Wilkins became a State Park in 1923. Extensive restoration work and development began in the 1930s under the Work Project Administration.
Operated jointly with the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, costumed interpreters demonstrate the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula fort. |
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| Area Attractions: |
| A whole slate of special events and programs are scheduled through the summer to help visitors learn more about this unique location. Please check the DNR Calendar for upcoming events at this location and at all state parks and recreation areas.
The Estivant Pines, a stand of virgin white pines, and The Delaware Mine, an old copper mine with guided tours, are located near the park. Brockway Mountain Drive offers scenic views of Lake Superior, various inland lakes and panoramic views of the rugged Keewenaw Penninsula. Waterfalls, shipwrecks with charter dives and Copper Harbor with museums, shops and restaurants are all nearby. Day trips to Isle Royale are available with a local boat service. Sunset cruises are available on the Lighthouse Boat Tour and the Isle Royale Queen
Copper Harbor Lighthouse Boat Tours are available from Memorial Day through mid-June. For more information and current costs, contact the business at 906-289-4766 or via e-mail at info@copperharborlighthouse.com. |
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