About Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station
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Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station
Munising, Michigan · Alger County · Visitor Center
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46.49371, -86.55076
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Weather at Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Mostly Clear
66°/48°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 9:30 PM
Mon
Overcast
65°/46°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 9:31 PM
Tue
Overcast
66°/47°
🌬 6mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 9:32 PM
Wed
Overcast
75°/52°
💧 1%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 9:33 PM
Thu
Drizzle
70°/53°
💧 17%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 9:33 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Munising, head east on Munising Ave/H-58, 4 miles outside of Munising, take a left onto Miners Castle Road. Follow Miners Castle Road 6 miles to reach the Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station
Heading to Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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