McLain State Park is a picturesque 443-acre public recreation area located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Houghton County, Michigan. It is situated between the cities of Calumet and Hancock, offering stunning views of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light. The park is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets and features a mix of rocky and sandy shoreline, including a stretch known as the Breakwaters near the Keweenaw Waterway, which provides a sandy beach for swimming.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as camping, fishing, windsurfing, berry picking, and beachcombing. The park's scenic trails are perfect for hiking and cross-country skiing, making it a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
McLain State Park is named after Frederick J. McLain, a Houghton County Commissioner who played a key role in securing the land for the park in the 1930s. The park's construction was largely carried out by laborers from the Work Projects Administration (WPA).
