Fort Wilkins State Park - Michigan State Park

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Fort Wilkins State Park

State Park Information

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 -rts and Libraries, costumed interpreters demonstrate the history of the Keweenaw Peninsula fort.

Trails

More Info

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Area Attractions
Concession/Store

Souvenirs, snacks and beverages are available at the concessions store operated by the parks friends group.

Lighthouse

The Fort Wilkins Copper Harbor Lighthouse is located at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. 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.