Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, MI · 65 sites
Porcupine Mountains Backcountry Camping is a Michigan state park campground in Ontonagon County in the Upper Peninsula, at 620 feet elevation. It offers tent sites only, no RV sites, and can be reserved in advance. The nearest hospital, Grandview Hospital, is 24.9 miles away, reflecting the campground's remote backcountry setting.
33303 Headquarters Road, Ontonagon, MI, 49953
Phone: 906-885-5275
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Amenities
- Hiking trails
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Konteka Black Bear Resort · 13 mi
- Lake Gogebic Outpost · 19 mi
- Circle K Gas Station · 22 mi
Groceries
- Sunday Lake Co-Op Super Market · 22 mi
- Pat's Foods IGA -Ontonagon · 25 mi
- The Squeeze On Main · 26 mi
Convenience stores
- Konteka Convenience Store · 13 mi
- Silver City General Store · 13 mi
- Lake Gogebic Outpost · 19 mi
Restaurants
- Fireside Grill · 9.6 mi
- Porkies Outpost · 13 mi
- White Pine's Yooper Diner · 13 mi
Hospitals
- Grandview Hospital · 25 mi
- Aspirus Ironwood Hospital · 25 mi
- Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital · 26 mi
Pharmacies
- Wakefield Pharmacy · 23 mi
- Aspirus Pharmacy – Ironwood · 25 mi
- Walmart Pharmacy · 26 mi
Hardware stores
- Big Moose Home Inspections · 23 mi
- Ace Hardware · 23 mi
- Floor Plans · 24 mi
EV charging
- N11375 Powderhorn Road · 23 mi
- 924 River St Parking · 26 mi
- DOWNTOWN SQUARE STATION 1 · 28 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Gogebic County Fair 28 mi
Early August (4 days) · Ironwood
- Ontonagon County Fair 36 mi
Late summer · Greenland
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- CopperFest 26 mi
Late July · Ontonagon
- Ontonagon Labor Day Festival 26 mi
Labor Day weekend · Ontonagon
Farmers Markets — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Depot Park Farmers & Artisans Market 28 mi
Late Jun-early Oct · Ironwood
- Ironwood Township Farmers Market 28 mi
Early Jul-early Oct · Ironwood
Arts & Music — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Porcupine Mountains Music Festival 26 mi
July · Ontonagon
- Emberlight Festival 28 mi
Late June-August · Ironwood
Antiques — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Dan's Antique Mall 28 mi
Year-round · Ironwood
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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