New Feldtmann Fire Tower

A former fire tower on Feldtmann Ridge in Isle Royale National Park that offers wide views of the park's west end.

Isle Royale, MI

About New Feldtmann Fire Tower

The tower stands on Feldtmann Ridge within Isle Royale National Park, between Feldtmann Lake Campground and Siskiwit Campground. Visitors can climb part of the structure to take in a full circle of scenery over the western part of the island. Siskiwit Bay and several nearby ridges, including Houghton Ridge, Siskiwit Ridge, and Red Oak Ridge, are visible from the top. It is often used as a lunch stop by backpackers and as a day outing from the nearby campgrounds. The tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.

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