FORT WILKINS STATE PARK
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.
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.
Souvenirs, snacks and beverages are available at the concessions store operated by the park's friends group.
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
The boat launch provides access to Lake Fanny Hooe.
Excellent walleye and splake fishing in Lake Fanny Hooe and excellent splake fishing in Copper Harbor.