Keweenaw Waterway

At the upper and lower entrances of the Keweenaw Waterway Project on the Portage River in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton County, Michigan, are two harbors of refuge. This waterway entrance for Great Lakes shipping is used as a shortcut and refuge from storms on Lake Superior. Recreational areas managed by State and local agencies at the upper entrance include boating, swimming, and picnic facilities. The lower entrance, Portage Entry, has a restroom facility and a boat launch.

Driving Directions

From Chassell, 4 mi E on US 41.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Keweenaw Waterway are boating, fishing, hunting, water sports and wildlife viewing. There's a picnic area.

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