Camping
Baraga
State Park
- 119 Campsites - (906) 353-6558
Located on US-41 just south of Baraga. Sites have electricity, fire pit
and picnic table. Two restroom/shower buildings. 3/4 of mile hiking
trail.
L'Anse
Township Park and Campground
- 30 Campsites - (906) 524-6985
Located 2 miles east of L'Anse on the Skanee Road. Sites have
electricity, fire pit and picnic table. Flush toilets and showers
available.
Ojibwa
Recreation Area
- 50 Campsites - (906) 353-6955
Located north of Baraga on US 41. Sites have electricity, fire pit and
picnic table. Marina, flush toilets and showers available.
Witz's Marina
and Campground
- 50 Campsites - (906) 524-7795
Located 16 miles east of L'Anse in Skanee, Michigan. Convenience Store,
boat launch and fine fishing on Huron Bay.
Craig Lake
State Park
c/o Van Riper State Park - (906) 339-4461
Located on the eastern end of Baraga County near Three Lakes, Michigan.
Rustic Camping. Special fishing & motor boat regulations apply to all
lakes within Craig lake State Park. Some roads maybe impassable or
passable with 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
Beaufort
Lake State Forest Campground
- 7 Campsites
State forest campground 1.5 miles SE of Three Lakes. Boating, swimming
and fishing.
Big
Erick's Bridge State Forest Campground
- 20 Campsites
State Forest Campground 21 miles east of L'Anse near Skanee, Michigan.
Swimming, outdoor toilets and fishing on the Huron River.
Big Lake
State Forest Campground
- 12 Campsites
State Forest Campground 9 miles NW of Covington, Michigan. Boating,
swimming, outdoor toilets and fishing.
King Lake
State Forest Campground
- 6 Campsites
State Forest Campground 15 miles east of Covington, Michigan. Boating,
fishing and outdoor toilets.
Mouth of the Huron
Located North of Skanee, Michigan. Rustic Camping. State permit
required. There are no outdoor toilets or water available. But there
is a beautiful view of the Huron Islands and miles of sandy beach.
For more information on the State Forest Campgrounds please contact the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Baraga at (906) 353-6651.
Hiking and Backpacking
North
Country Hiking Trail in Baraga County
The North Country National Scenic Trail is a premier footpath that
stretches more than 4,000 miles to link communities and wilderness areas
across seven northern states. More than 1,700 miles have been certified
off-road. Additional miles follow shared footpaths and some road walks
yet remain. The map link above shows the trail in its entirety. When
completed it will be the longest off-road hiking trail in the United
States.
North Country
Trail Association Home Page
Mt. Arvon
The Highest Point in Michigan. Click on the Mount Arvon link for
printable directions and a map. You can also call us at (906) 524-7444
for information.
Silver Mountain
Climb the stairs to enjoy a panoramic view of the Sturgeon River Valley
and Prickett Dam Lake. Go west on M-38 about 8-10 miles, turn left on
Prickett Dam Road and then follow the signs to Silver Mountain. It's
about a 20-25 minute walk.
Little Mountain
Hike to the top for a panoramic view of Keweenaw Bay and the Huron
Mountains. Go 2 miles south of L'Anse and turn right by the Golf Course
then proceed another 2 miles and park at the sign and white rocks. It's
about a 20-25 minute walk.
Slate Quarry
Walk through the remains of the quarry area that dates back to the
1800's.
Big
Erick's Bridge and Falls
Named after a prominent Skanee logger, this area offers rustic camping
overlooking the Lower Falls on the Huron River.
Mouth of the Huron
Drive through the pines to where the big Huron River meets Lake
Superior. This remote area is noted for its broad sandy beach and park
like setting.
Point Abbaye
Located on the tip of Huron Bay over looking Lake Superior with a great
view of the Huron Islands and Huron Mountains. The shoreline is jagged
rocks of many different formations and levels and is a great place to go
and chase the waves. From L'Anse take Main Street to the Skanee Road
then turn left onto Townline Road. At the 4 way stop go straight, take
next dirt road on right which should be the Pt. Abbaye road. Follow the
road to the point.
Craig Lake
State Park
Craig Lake State Park is the most remote state park in the system. It
spans more than 6,900 acres in Baraga County. Craig Lake is a
wilderness area and access into the park is somewhat of an adventure.
Vehicles with high ground clearance are recommended due to the rocky
conditions of the road. The park contains six full lakes and numerous
small ponds along with a variety of wildlife such as deer, black bear,
beaver, loons and a portion of the Upper Peninsula moose herd. Craig
Lake is 374 acres and features six islands and high granite bluffs along
its northern shoreline.
Marina, Sailing, Boating, Canoeing
Best
Western Lakeside Inn
- (906) 353-7123
Baraga Marina & Disney Bait and Tackle
- (906) 353-8110
L'Anse Marina
- (906) 524-6116
Ojibwa Marina
- (906) 353-6955
Pequaming Marina
- (906) 524-6413
Witz's Marina
& Campground
- (906) 524-7795
Beach Combing, Rock Hounding
Mouth of the Huron
Drive through the pines to where the big Huron River meets Lake
Superior. This remote local is noted for its broad sandy beach and park
like setting.
First Sand Beach
Located near Pequaming, Michigan with excellent swimming.
Second Sand Beach
This nice sandy beach is located near Pequaming, Michigan and has
excellent swimming.
Head of Keweenaw Bay
Located on US-41 between L'Anse and Baraga.
Scenery, Waterfalls
Work in Progress
Baraga County Historical Sites
Hanka
Homestead
Go Back in time and view a 1920's Finnish Farm. The original Finnish
structures were built before the turn of the century.
The
Historic Pelkie Grade School
Sit at the desks the students used, ring the school bell, view antique
maps and see the old horse drawn school bus.
Shrine of the
Snowshoe Priest
Visit the 35 foot brass statue that is overlooking Keweenaw Bay. Bishop
Frederic Baraga was a famous Catholic missionary.
Skanee, Michigan
Visit three historic sites in Skanee. The Skanee Town Hall, the Skanee
School and the Zion Lutheran Church.
L'Anse
Township Hall
View the pictorial display of our history within the historic L'Anse
Township Hall.
L'Anse
Township Park and Campground
Visit the site of Baraga County's first trading post and the original
townsite of L'Anse. You'll also have a beautiful view of Keweenaw Bay.
Indian Cemetery
Walk through the pinewoods and view how the Chippewa Indians buried
their relatives from 1840 to present.
Baraga County
Historical Museum
Make sure to visit and view thousands of historical artifacts from
Baraga County's past.
Alberta
Village Museum
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the sawmill that Henry Ford built in 1935.
The steam powered sawmill was a key part of Ford's vision to build a
self-sufficient model community.
Covington Township Historical Museum
Historical museum preserving the history of Covington, Michigan.
Cross County Skiing, Snowshoeing
Pinery Lakes
Cross Country Ski Trail
For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, we offer the Pinery Lakes Cross
County Ski Trail. Set in a thick forest of red pines, the trail features
three marked trail loops which can be combined for a total of five miles
of groomed trails. The varying terrain provides excellent skiing for
all ability levels from novice to expert. Contact (906) 524-7444 for
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