Lake of the Clouds is one of the premier hiking spots in not only the Porcupine Mountains State Park, but in all of Michigan. Come see this beautiful sight!
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Jan 19, 2025
We visited this iconic spot on a trip through the area. There is a fairly large parking area. The path to it is paved but very steep. There is also a more graduated boardwalk to one side. The vie…Full review by Erica F
Sep 19, 2024
Getting from the parking lot to the overlook is short, sweet and easy! The view is spectacular! Take a deep breath and enjoy the beauty! Fit a visit to the rest of the Porcupine Mountains. You won't …Full review by WinddancerDT3230CW
Sep 2, 2024
An absolutely beautiful area. I loved how easy it was to get to some of the overlooks. The bathrooms were pretty clean for park bathrooms.Full review by leaholden
Matthew, What season/month did you visit. Do you know when the flies are not so prevalent? Thank you, Julie H.
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I have been to Porcupine Mountains State Park a number of times and I can tell you that the biting flies season varies from year to year. It's usually in July or August and fortunately …
I have been to Porcupine Mountains State Park a number of times and I can tell you that the biting flies season varies from year to year. It's usually in July or August and fortunately only lasts a few weeks. If Matt was there in July and had trouble with the flies, you'll probably be OK in mid to late August.
How far is it from parking to the viewing spot for Lake of the Clouds. Just had surgery so need to be careful
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We were there in October of 2017, and as I recall, the walking path was quite accessible. We were 74 and 69, respectively, but have been fairly mobile, if that provides any help. As I …
We were there in October of 2017, and as I recall, the walking path was quite accessible. We were 74 and 69, respectively, but have been fairly mobile, if that provides any help. As I recall, the distance from parking to the overlook was not terribly long, but I would not advise trying to maneuver over the full scope of the overview.
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