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
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.
Activities
Getting There
Keweenaw National Historical Park is located is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost part of Upper Michigan.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
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.