$48,000
Tbd Off The Hazel RoadTwin Lakes, MI 49965
Land and lots · MLS 11555864 · Listed 760 days ago (Sep 30, 2024)
19 mi straight line to Chassell Classic Ski Trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
40+/- ACRE REMOTE MICHIGAN WOODED RECREATIONAL PARCEL FOR SALE! This parcel is located in Portage Township, in the central part of Houghton County, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located in the deep woods East of the hamlet of Donken. (Donkyn or Donkeyn - old time spellings) in Elm River Township. This was a mill town owned by the Case Lumber Company and Company General Store over a hundred years ago, and a location on the Copper Range Railroad. It was thought to be named by the millowner for his sons - "Don"ald and "Ken"neth. Like many mill towns of the day it had a schoolhouse, post office, and places where lumberjacks could unwind and get wild. Now Donken is a collection of a few homes, and some older abandoned buildings along the highway. - The property offered for sale is also north east of the Village of Twin Lakes on M-26. - It is well known for the location of the Twin Lakes State Park which is a 175-acre modern campground located on the southwest shore of Lake Roland. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular in the summer. It is one of the few state parks that allow the operation of an off-road vehicle between the campground and nearby ORV trails. In Winter there are ski trails (starting at the Field Office) and snowshoeing trails (starting at the Boat Launch). - The northern border of the property is adjacent to thousands of acres of Copper Country State Forest for walk-in access for Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping in their seasons. The State of Michigan acquired these lands after their old-growth trees were harvested in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today the State manages these lands for timber production and recreational use by the public. This large natural reserve offers hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, wildlife viewing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling, camping, fishing and hunting. - Trees common in the area include lots of Northern white cedar, and some Balsam fir, Big tooth aspen, Black spruce, Eastern hemlock, Eastern white pine, Jack pine, Norway pine, Paper birch, Red maple, Red pine, Spruce, Quaking aspen, and Yellow birch. - After a winding ride through stretches of woodlands, and Copper Country State Forest Lands, you get to this property -so there is absolute privacy here! - If you would like to establish a private Get-A-Way in the Upper Peninsula be sure to view this property! (Trappers Cabin Will Be Removed Prior To Closing - Offers May Be Considered By The Sellers For The Trappers Cabin)
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassell Classic Ski TrailsMI · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 19 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids TrailsMI · homes near it | Nordic center | 21 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Michigan Tech TrailsMI · homes near it | Nordic center | 21 mi | Tech Trails Main TrailheadVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Mont Ripley Ski AreaMI · homes near it | Local ski area | 22 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Swedetown TrailsMI · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 30 mi | Visitor entranceVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Nordic trailsMI · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 36 mi | Porcupine Mountains Visitor CenterVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:56 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Timothy Keohane of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $48,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 40 acres
- County
- Houghton County
- MLS number
- 11555864
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Twin Lakes.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
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Estimated monthly payment
$295 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Great Lakes & Land Real Estate. Listing agent: Timothy Keohane. Co-listing agent: Linda Keohane. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Oct 30, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.