Porcupine Mountains-Lost Creek Rustic Outpost Camp
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
More Information
Lost Creek Rustic Outpost Campground is a small, three-site rustic campground located on Lost Creek and near the Lost Lake trailhead. The campground 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.
Check-in process
You must check in for you reservation in person to receive access. Online reservation receipts are different from a permit. Guests can check in anytime throughout the day, but can't arrive until 3 p.m. Check-in hours and locations include:
- May 15 through Oct. 15: Check-in is required at park visitor center (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST) in person to receive permits and keys.
- Oct. 16 through May 14: Check-in is required at park headquarters (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST) in person to receive permits and keys
About the Area
Seasonal road updates
Park roads close Dec. 1 through late spring. Specifically, County Road M-107 closes at the Whitetail parking area and South Boundary Road closes at Headquarters Road south to the Pinkerton Trailhead. You can still access Presque Isle scenic area by traveling north on County Road 519 just east of Wakefield. Both roads transition to designated snowmobile trails during the snowmobile season and remain closed until deemed safe to travel by the Ontonagon County Road Commission. Learn updates at Porkies Facebook page or 906-885-5275.
Check out the Porkies Music Festival that takes place each summer.
Facilities (Display as List)





