Quincy Mine
Hancock, MI
A copper mine with a huge steam hoist; tours ride a cog tram down to an underground adit. Part of Keweenaw National Historical Park.
The Quincy Mine near Hancock on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is a historic copper mine and part of Keweenaw National Historical Park. The company was formed in 1846, was the country's leading copper producer from 1863 to 1867, and paid a dividend every year from 1868 to 1920, which earned it the nickname “Old Reliable.” Operations stopped in 1931, and production ended in 1945.
The landmark is Number 2 Hoist House, home to the Nordberg steam hoist built in 1918, billed as the largest in the world and weighing more than 880 tons. The guided tour takes about two hours: you visit the hoist house, ride a cog-rail tram down the hill and enter the mine on the 7th level. A shorter surface-only tour is also available. Wikivoyage calls the site the best place to learn how mining was done. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. There is parking for cars, buses and RVs on site; tours run mainly in summer, so check tour times and opening hours ahead of time (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Hancock, MI
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.1375, -88.5745
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Michigan · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Quincy Mine?
Quincy Mine is in Hancock, MI, at GPS 47.1375, -88.5745. It is about 9 mi from Calumet.
Can you camp near Quincy Mine?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is City of Houghton RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Quincy Mine?
Quincy Mine is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Marquette to Copper Harbor on the Keweenaw.
What is there to see near Quincy Mine?
Places worth a stop nearby: Brockway Mountain Drive (37 mi), Fort Wilkins Historic State Park (40 mi), Porcupine Mountains, Lake of the Clouds (60 mi) and Presque Isle Park (68 mi).
When is the best time to visit Quincy Mine?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)