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$17/night
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8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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46.7427, -89.7266
Fall foliage hikers will get the most from this place. Late September into mid-October, the hardwoods are at peak color, mosquitoes are gone, and Summit Peak's ridge views are a short drive or walk. Bring all your water and a ground cloth for the muddy pads.
No potable water on-site is a real logistical hurdle, and early summer visits mean brutal mosquitoes plus wet, muddy tent pads with limited flat spots. Car campers expecting any comfort amenities beyond a vault toilet and fire ring will be disappointed fast.
Official information for Porcupine Mountains-White Pine Outpost Camp from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Named after the nearby historic copper mine site, White Pine Extension Outpost is a small, eight-site rustic campground located a couple of miles from Summit Peak Scenic Area. It offers solitude and a camping experience unlike a typical state park modern campground. The sites are ideal for tent, van or compact campers.
There is a vault toilet, but no running water is available at any of the outpost campgrounds. You can access water at the park headquarters or visitor center.
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Fall is the sweet spot. Late September into mid-October brings daytime highs in the low 40s to mid-50s and nights down into the 20s and 30s. The hardwoods light up, mosquitoes die down, and trails are cool and comfortable. Weekdays are quiet; weekends see more traffic but nothing overwhelming. Early summer means severe mosquitoes and wet, muddy ground. Winter access is possible but expect full backcountry conditions.
Fall is the sweet spot: fall colors, fewer bugs, ideal temps and trail conditions.
Eight-site rustic outpost: vault toilet, no running water or electricity at the campground. Individual sites reported to have picnic tables, fire rings and trash cans; firewood is available for purchase at the campground office.
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