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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park – Ishpeming Municipal Building 2009📷 Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

Copper Harbor, MI

History

A restored 1844 army post on Lake Fanny Hooe, near the tip of the Keweenaw, with a campground and a short walk to the harbor.

Nearest town
Copper Harbor, MI
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.4670, -87.8660

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Fort Wilkins State Park - West CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Fort Wilkins State Park - East CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    0 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Organization CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lake Fanny Hooe Resort RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Trail's End CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park · 90 pitches
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  • East Bluff CampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
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All campsites in Michigan · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Wilkins Historic State Park?

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park is in Copper Harbor, MI, at GPS 47.4670, -87.8660. It is about 31 mi from Calumet.

Can you camp near Fort Wilkins Historic State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fort Wilkins State Park - West Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Wilkins Historic State Park?

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Marquette to Copper Harbor on the Keweenaw.

What is there to see near Fort Wilkins Historic State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Brockway Mountain Drive (4 mi), Quincy Mine (40 mi), Presque Isle Park (65 mi) and Grand Portage State Park (High Falls) (88 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Wilkins Historic State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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