Copper Harbor

In the early 1870’s when the copper rush started, Copper Harbor quickly became a well-known entry to the peninsula. Home to Fort Wilkins, which was built for the Army to occupy and keep order, the village was an outlet for copper leaving the Keweenaw. Today, you’ll find this small town brimming with energy and Pacific Northwest vibes thanks to mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking respite in one of the Midwest’s last undiscovered special places.

The road literally ends in Copper Harbor, MI. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

7 Copper Harbor Attractions

This sleepy town is located literally at the end of U.S. 41 and is as far away from an interstate as you can get in the lower 48. So what keeps bringing visitors back to Copper Harbor?

Copper Harbor Trails

With more than 37 miles of the gnarliest, most scenic singletrack trails around, Copper Harbor is an IMBA Silver Level Ride Center (that’s pretty elite). Ride through forests, mountains, and along Lake Superior as you ride downhill tracks, flow trails, traditional cross country, and burly technical options. Need some advice on which trails to explore? Reach out to the Copper Harbor Trails Club for more info. Find equipment rentals and guides here.

Brockway Mountain

Offering unparalleled views of the Keweenaw wilderness and Lake Superior, Brockway Mountain is one of Copper Harbor’s most beloved attractions. Visitors can opt to enjoy a scenic 9.5 mile stretch off M-26 between Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor to enjoy the views (up to 1,300 feet above sea level), or climb the peak by bike and enjoy incredible downhill singletrack trails. In the spring, Brockway Mountain serves as a key stop along the annual North American hawk migration pathway. Visitors can enjoy viewing dozens of raptors soaring on upward thermals which help rest tired wings as the birds seek prey to power their journey. Constructed in 1933 through a federal work program, the road is named in honor of Daniel Brockway, one of the original residents in this region of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Brockway Mountain Overlook is a destination for fall colors photographers.

Fort Wilkins State Park

Built in 1844 and abandoned just two years late, Fort Wilkins was once an active U.S. Army post constructed to keep the peace in Michigan’s Copper Country. Today, Fort Wilkins State Park reminds us of the challenges men and women went through to survive the Keweenaw’s wilderness and winters before the advent of modern-day conveniences. Through exhibits, audiovisual programs, and living history interpretation, visitors can explore the daily routine of military service, experience the hardships of frontier isolation, and discover the lifeways of another era. Don’t be surprised to run into a frontiersman, laundress, or military captain as you stroll the fort’s grounds.

Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary

This 570-acre sanctuary protects one of the last old-growth white pine stands in Michigan. Located just outside of Copper Harbor, visitors can explore some of the largest and oldest giant white pines, growing more than 125 feet tall and dating back 300 years. One pine was determined to have germinated around 1695 after a wildfire swept the ridge. Established trails help you explore this precious conservation site.

Isle Royale Queen IV

Visitors seeking transport to Isle Royale National Park can enjoy a 3-hour ferry ride from Copper Harbor on the Isle Royale Queen IV. The family-run ferry service has been in operation since 1971. Originally built in Louisiana in 1980, the ferry came to Michigan in 2005 after operating for years as a tour boat in the New York harbor. Be sure to grab a thimbleberry doughnut from Jamsen’s Fish Market & Bakery for the journey across Lake Superior.

The Isle Royale Queen IV passenger ferry operates between Copper Harbor, Michigan, and Rock Harbor at Isle Royale National Park.

Horseshoe Harbor

At the tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, stunted shrubs and trees cling to ancient bedrock created by Lake Superior’s fierce winds, you’ll find Horseshoe Harbor at the Mary Macdonald Preserve. A site more popular with the locals than visitors, it’s a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the effort.

Brickside Brewery

Brickside Brewery is Michigan’s northernmost craft brewery. After a long day on the trails, visitors can enjoy a pint in this local hangout. One of four Keweenaw breweries to enjoy, you’ll find this destination as low-key as gets and packed with bikers (the human-powered kind) all summer long.

Brickside Brewery is Michigan’s most northern craft brewery.

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Bella Vista Motel

180 6th St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4213
E-Mail Address: info@bellevistamotel.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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We have 22 rooms available in the motel and 9 cottages in town and on Lake Superior. All units are pet and smoke free. Cable tv, free WiFi, complimentary morning coffee. A canoe is available and ...
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Brockway Inn Motel & Coffeehouse

840 Gratiot St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4588
E-Mail Address: hosts@brockwayinn.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Comfortable, cozy and clean rooms with a local flavor. Cable TV, free WiFi, whirlpool rooms. Complimentary morning coffee and guest discounts in on-premises coffeehouse. Open year round. Coffee ...
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Country Village Shops

638 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4212
Region: Copper Harbor

There's something for everyone at the Country Villages Shops!• Building and fixtures circa 1880 • Classic Hard Candies • Antique Reproductions
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Isle Royale Line, Inc.

14 Waterfront Landing
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4437
E-Mail Address: captaink@pasty.net
Region: Copper Harbor
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Three hour daily trips to Isle Royale National Park. Sunset cruises on Lake Superior.
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Keweenaw Adventure Company - Mountain Biking & Sea Kayaking

155 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4303
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawadventure.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Keweenaw Adventure Company, northern Keweenaw's silent sports guide outfitter, offers year-round Lodging and summer time Lake Superior Sea Kayak Tours, Lessons Rentals. Guided day trips and overn ...
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

14252 US Highway 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4403
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawresort.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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A wilderness resort at the top of the Keweenaw, with log cabins, a lodge, restaurant, golf course and more.
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King Copper Motel

445 E. Brockway Avenue
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4223
E-Mail Address: kingcopper@pasty.net
Region: Copper Harbor
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Open year-round, the King Copper Motel offers comfortable and friendly accommodations on Lake Superior in historic Copper Harbor. We offer two types of accommodation: waterfront rooms and beachfro ...
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Mariner North Resort

245 Gratiot St.
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4637
888-MA-NORTH
E-Mail Address: pkauppi@up.net
Region: Copper Harbor
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Luxury log cabin & motel. Cabins are two-story and stocked with china, silverware, pots, pans, linens. All units have double-size private whirlpools & queen beds. Full service restaura . ...
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Minnetonka Resort

562 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4449
E-Mail Address: minnetonk@aol.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Were centrally located in the heart of Copper Harbor, Michigan and only two blocks away from exquisite Lake Superior. Built in 1938, this historic resort has everything you need for a perfect stay ...
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Pines Resort

174 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (833) 326-6946
E-Mail Address: fannyhooe@gmail.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Cabins with or without housekeeping and motel. Accommodations for 1 or 6. 8 person spa with electric or wood fired sauna. Lake Effect Bar & Grill on premises. Open year round.
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Spirit of The North Massage and Wellness

353 5th St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4363
E-Mail Address: johanna@spiritofthenorthwellness.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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RELAX, RESTORE AND REINVIGORATE Your Mind Body and Spirit!
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Fort Wilkins State Historic Park

15223 US Highway 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4215
Region: Copper Harbor
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Built in 1844 on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, Fort Wilkins is a well-preserved example of mid-19th century army life on the northern frontier. 19 buildings survive, 12 of them original structure
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Lake Fanny Hooe Resort & Campground

505 Second Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: 1 (883) 326-6946
E-Mail Address: fannyhooe@gmail.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Two bedroom cottages and lakefront motel with kitchenettes and balconies on historic Lake Fanny Hooe, bordering 250,000 acres of northern wilderness. Modern campground with electric/water and full ...
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Copper Harbor Lighthouse

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

The current lighthouse was built in 1866. Located at the east point of the Harbor entrance, this lighthouse is now a part of the Ft. Wilkins State Park Complex, but there is no public access.
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Manganese Falls

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Turn south immediately past the Copper Harbor Community Building on the Lake Manganese Road and go approximately 7/10 of a mile. Falls are on the left about 100 from the road. Manganese Falls is ...
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Lake Effect Bar & Grill

174 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4222
Region: Copper Harbor
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A fun, creative spot in Northern Michigan to grab a bite to eat, a signature cocktail, or craft beer.
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Harbor Haus Restaurant

77 Brockway Avenue
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4502
Region: Copper Harbor

The Harbor Haus offers fine dining on Lake Superior. Their vast dining menu features fresh local fish, seafood, steaks and many more items,.
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Thimbleberry Shoppe

639 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4212
Region: Copper Harbor

The Thimbleberry Shoppe is known for it's famous thimberberry sundaes and other delicious ice cream treats. They also have a wide variety of incredible homemade fudge.
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Thunderbird Gift Center

562 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4449
Region: Copper Harbor
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Jackets, sweatshirts, hats, Ts moccasins. Handcrafted copper custom jewelry featuring Isle Royale greenstones. Childrens corner, resident artists local paintings, coins, books, knives and metal ...
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Lake Fanny Hooe

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Located in Keweenaw County, Lake Fanny Hooe is 227 acres with a maximum depth of 40 feet. This is a good walleye lake and also has brook trout, splake, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Public ...
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Lake Manganese

Copper Harbor, MI 49550 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Keweenaw Countys Lake Manganese is 52.5 acres with a maximum depth of 25 feet. The Michigan DNR manages the lake for brook trout through annual stocking. Boat launch and sandy swimming beach. Lod ...
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Lake Medora

Copper Harbor, MI 49550 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Keweenaw Countys Lake Medora is 695 acres with a maximum depth of 30 feet. Small, picturesque islands are scattered about the lake. Fishing is good for walleye, smallmouth bass and perch and the p ...
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Astor House Museum

562 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4449
E-Mail Address: minnetonk@aol.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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A very large collection of antique dolls, toys and Indian artifacts. Other local collections include rock mineral specimens, mining memorabilia, shipwreck items, bottles insulators, tools lante ...
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Mandan the ghost town

Delaware, MI 49550 US

Region: Copper Harbor

A sign on US-41, approximately 4 miles north of Delaware, marks the trail road that leads to the once thriving community of Mandan. In 1910 there was a population of 300 with a Keweenaw Central Ra ...
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Wyoming

MI 49550 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Take the Lac La Belle road off US-41 just north of Delaware to the Wyoming sign approximately 1 1/2 miles down on the right. About a mile down this gravel road is the vacant field where the villag ...
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Brockway Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary

Brockway Mountain Drive
Copper Harbor, MI 49950 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Brockway Mountain is composed of Lake Shore Traps which are lava flows inter-twined with Copper Harbor Conglomerate. This .75 mile long trail will take you over that exposed lava and conglomerate ...
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Hunter's Point

Harbor Coast Lane
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4292
Region: Copper Harbor
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The Hunters Point Park has the North Shore Trail and the South Shore Trail that eventually come together to loop you through numerous scenic overlooks and gives you access to a half-mile of pictur ...
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Estivant Pines Wilderness Nature Sanctuary

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (517) 655-5655
Region: Copper Harbor
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The Estivant Pines is the largest tract of old-growth Eastern White Pines preserved in Michigan. It contains hundreds of 300-500 year old white pines measuring anywhere from 3 to 5 feet in diamete ...
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James H. Klipfel Memorial Nature Sanctuary

Brockway Mountain Drive
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (517) 655-5655
Region: Copper Harbor
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This moderately difficult trail is .75 miles long and loops around one of the most popular overlooks of Brockway Mountain Drive. The trail offers a breathtaking view of Lake Superior looking North ...
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James Dorian Rooks Memorial Nature Sanctuary

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (517) 655-5655
Region: Copper Harbor
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This sanctuary extends up the hillside from US-41 and straddles a portion of Brockway Mountain Drive. Garden brook traverses the sanctuary with its headwaters in the Klipfel Memorial Sanctuary and ...
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Upson Lake Sanctuary

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (517) 655-5655
Region: Copper Harbor
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The Upson Lake trailhead begins 400 feet east of where the Keweenaw Shore trail intersects with the Brockway Mountain Drive. The first part of the Upson Lake trail follows an old road to Upson Cre ...
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Mary MacDonald Preserve

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 225-0399
Region: Copper Harbor
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This moderate, flat trail is at the northernmost tip of the Keweenaw. The 1,433 acre preserve, locally known as Horseshoe Harbor, is the largest and highest quality mainland preserve for bedrock b ...
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Copper Harbor Cam

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor
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A view from a field in Copper Harbor
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Copper Harbor Cross Country Trails

Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4105
Region: Copper Harbor
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This primarily easy rated trail system is composed of several main loops which are just over 9 km in total distance. The terrain is relatively flat and offers a variety of landscapes including woo ...
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Tamarack Inn

571 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4522
Region: Copper Harbor

Tamarack Inn has been around since 1968. It's a family style restaurant that offers all smoked meats.
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Jamsen's Fish Market & Bakery

4 Waterfront Landing
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4000
E-Mail Address: protzel@gmail.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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A family owned fish market since 1954 which offers Lake Superior fish, both smoked and fresh. Jamsen's has homemade baked goods, fresh brewed organic coffee and free WiFi.
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Voodoo Mountain

Copper Harbor, MI 49950 US

Phone: (906) 289-4105
Region: Copper Harbor
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Enjoy one of the only commercial cat skiing operations east of the Rockies!
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Disc Golf Course

1542 US Hwy 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

A scenic 9-hole disc golf course located on the grounds of the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. No fee to use.
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Copper Harbor Fuel Stop

715 Gratiot Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-3483
E-Mail Address: mikeborlee42@gmail.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Copper Harbor Fuel Stop proudly sells gasoline to locals, tourists and adventurers that live and stay in the Copper Harbor area. Our convenience store offers a variety of chips, peanuts, beef jerk ...
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Keweenaw Adventure Cottage

266 Second Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4303
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawadventure.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Located in the heart of Copper Harbor this is a charming, historic 1 bedroom cottage featuring a spacious living area perfect for couples or a couple of couples! Fully furnished with kitchen, outd ...
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Keweenaw Adventure Chalet

267 Seventh Street
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4303
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawadventure.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Year-round lodging located in the heart of Copper Harbor - modern, fully furnished kitchenettes, satellite TV and Wi-fi. Open-concept downstairs has 2 bedrooms, sleeps up to 5. Cozy Chalet ...
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Keweenaw Adventure House

162 Bernard St.
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4303
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawadventure.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Winter lodging only - recently renovated, fully furnished w/ kitchen, 4 bedrooms, satellite TV and Wi-fi. Northwoods home perfect for families and small groups up to 5. 14 miles from Mt. Bohemia, ...
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Esrey Park

11899 M-26
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Roadside park between Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor with picnic area, restrooms and beach access.
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Heberd Park

M-26
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor

Roadside park 2.5 miles west of Copper Harbor with beach access.
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Copper Harbor State Dock

South Shore Trail
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4698
Region: Copper Harbor

Harbor Master on Duty. May - Oct. 31st. Off-Season Phone: 906-289-4215 Radio Channel: 9. We have restrooms, showers, electricity, water, launch, pump-out, gasoline, diesel, trash area an ...
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Spirit of The North Retreat Cottage

353 5th St.
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4449
Region: Copper Harbor
Website

Spirit of The North Retreat Cottage is located in the heart of Copper Harbor, close to all trail access, and 2 blocks from Lake Superior. Featuring 2 queen size beds, fully furnished kitchen,
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Manitou Island Light Station Preserve

Manitou Island
MI US

Phone: (906) 482-0820
E-Mail Address: info@keweenawlandtrust.org
Region: Copper Harbor
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The Preserve is open to the public for rock collecting, kayaking, bird watching and visiting the light station grounds, but getting to the island is challenging due to frequently treacherous waters of
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Winter Trails

14252 US Hwy 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Phone: (906) 289-4403
E-Mail Address: reservations@keweenawresort.com
Region: Copper Harbor
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Winter Outdoor Activities at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
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Copper Harbor Mountain Biking Trails

manganese rd
Copper Harbor, MI 49918 US

Region: Copper Harbor
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When you visit the Copper Harbor Trails, expect some of the funnest, gnarliest, and most scenic trails around.
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