Union River Outpost
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
The Nonesuch Mine is an abandoned copper mine and small ghost town in the southeast corner of the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Carp Lake Township, Ontonagon County, near Silver City, Michigan, United States. The area was given its name soon after Ed Less discovered the Nonesuch vein of copper on the Little Iron River in 1865. The name refers to the occurrence of the copper in sandstone: "none
The Nonesuch Mine is an abandoned copper mine and small ghost town in the southeast corner of the Porcupine Mountains State Park in Carp Lake Township, Ontonagon County, near Silver City, Michigan, United States. The area was given its name soon after Ed Less discovered the Nonesuch vein of copper on the Little Iron River in 1865. The name refers to the occurrence of the copper in sandstone: "none
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The Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The Porcupine Mountains were named by the native Ojibwa people, supposedly because their silhouette had the shape of a crouching porcupine. They are home to the most extensive stand of old growth northern hardw
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Porcupine Mountain Outpost
- Konteka Convenience Store
⛽ Fuel
- Konteka Black Bear Resort
🍽️ Food & drink
- Fireside Grill
- Paul’s Superior View Restaurant
- Porky's Pub and Grub
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Basketball
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Union River Outpost?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Is there drinking water at Union River Outpost?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Who runs Union River Outpost?
Union River Outpost is operated by Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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