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🌳 Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

State Park📍 MI
Cost of access
MI Recreation Passport: $14/yr residents; $11/day or $41/yr non-res vehicle
Recreation Passport covers all MI state parks

60,000 acres of old growth, Lake of the Clouds, and 90+ mi of trail.

⛺ Camping⛷️ Cross-Country Skiing🎣 Fishing🥾 Hiking🦌 Hunting🍄 Mushroom Foraging❄️ Snowshoeing
Amenities: 🅿️ Parking · 🚻 Restrooms · 🚰 Potable water (at developed areas — verify for your entry point)
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Fees and rules change — always confirm with the managing agency. Public land ≠ unlimited harvest: state licenses apply for hunting/fishing, and foraging rules vary by unit.

🎫 Entry requirements — MI state lands

Required passRecreation Passport
MI residents$14/yr with license-plate renewal
Out-of-state visitors$11/day or $41/yr per vehicle

One Passport covers every MI state park and recreation area.

Typical published rates — fees change; confirm at the official site before travel. Hunting/fishing licenses are always separate from entry passes.

📋 Standard rules — State Parks

The publicly posted baseline for this land type. Individual units add their own rules — the official page ↗ always controls.

  • Entry pass or day-use fee per your state (see the pass table above)
  • Pets leashed (typically 6 ft); some beaches/buildings off-limits
  • Collecting is usually prohibited or limited — many states allow personal-use berry/mushroom picking, many don't; check the park page
  • Camp in designated sites by reservation; quiet hours typically 10pm–6am; alcohol rules vary by state
  • Hunting only where and when specifically posted

📰 Local guides & attractions

From our regional partner The Great Lakes Gleaner — food, towns, trails, and hidden gems near this destination.

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Bookable private land nearby (MI)

Skip the crowds — private WildPass properties with exclusive access.

🌲 Mushroom Hunting Land
Wayland, MI · 25 acresFrom $10