Keweenaw National Historical Park - National Park Directory

Two story stone and brick building. The American flag flies in front of a blue sky background

Park Headquarters is housed in the former Calumet & Hecla Mining Company General Office building.

Two story stone and brick building. a ranger leads a group of visitors in front or the steps

A ranger guided walk outside the former Calumet & Hecla Public Library, now known at the Keweenaw History Center.

Three story brick building, with snow covered trees along the right side

The Calumet Visitor Center in the historic Union Building showcases three floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces.

140 foot tall industrial building with a steeply pitched roofline under blue skies and snowy ground

The Quincy Mining Company #2 Shaft-Rockhouse and Hoist House in winter.

With a colorful autumn background, numerous industrial buildings sit on the waterfront

The Quincy Smelter is one of the best-preserved copper smelting facilities of its era.

Photos: National Park Service

About Keweenaw National Historical Park

The stories of people and copper in the Keweenaw Peninsula have been intertwined for more than 7,000 years. Indigenous peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park

Park State / Territory MembershipMichigan

Current Alerts0

Visitor Centers1

Campgrounds0

Things To Do8

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Summer: Keweenaw summers are usually mild, with average highs in the 70s, but can reach into the 80s and 90s. Nighttime temperatures are typically cool, but can also dip into the 40s or stay in the 70s. Summer months are dry, with occasional rain or severe thunderstorms. Winter: Again influenced…

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: Michigan. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

The Calumet Unit of Keweenaw NHP encompasses the Village of Calumet and part of Calumet Township. Park grounds (with the exception of private property and the Keweenaw Heritage Sites) are open to the public from sunrise to sunset. The Calumet Visitor Center at 98 Fifth Street has seasonal hours of operation.

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Activities

BikingMountain BikingRoad BikingCompass and GPSGeocachingFoodGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits

Getting There

Keweenaw National Historical Park is located is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost part of Upper Michigan.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI, 49913

Phone9063373168

Emailkewe_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

ArcheologyIndustryMiningImmigrationAnimalsGeology

Things To Do

Keweenaw NHP Ranger Programs

Experience Keweenaw NHP with a ranger guided walk!

Go Underground

A trip to the Copper Country is not complete without getting underground to experience the life of a miner.

Hiking into History

Many of the Park's Heritage sites offer hiking trails.

Discover Keweenaw Lighthouses

A number of the Park's Heritage Sites contain lighthouses.

Visit Museums and Heritage Centers

Many of the Park's Heritage Sites contain museums or heritage centers.

Research History

Doing research on the Copper Country?

More Things to Do

Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.

Experience Keweenaw Geology

Experience geology at a number of the Park's Heritage Sites.

Step Back in Time

Many of the Park's Heritage Sites allow you to "step back in time."

Visitor Centers

Calumet Visitor Center

The Calumet Visitor Center is located at 98 5th Street in downtown Calumet. Visitors can explore 2 floors of interactive exhibits, films, and museum pieces…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.