Iron River, Michigan is a small city in Iron County, in the western part of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, close to the Wisconsin border. It sits amid forests and lakes, roughly 10–15 miles (about 12 km) north of the state line and is part of a rural, outdoor‑recreation region.

Quick Scoop

  • Iron River is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, not the Lower Peninsula.
  • It lies in Iron County, with the city, township, and surrounding area all sharing the Iron River name.
  • The city’s coordinates are around 46°05′N, 88°38′W, placing it west in the U.P., near Wisconsin.
  • The area is known for forests, inland lakes, rivers, and strong trout fishing opportunities.

If you picture Michigan’s mitten-and-hat shape, Iron River is in the “hat” (the U.P.), toward the southwest corner near the Wisconsin edge.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is Iron River near any big cities?
    • It is in a rural region; larger regional hubs are hours away by car, such as Marquette (to the northeast) and cities in northern Wisconsin to the south.
  1. What kind of place is it?
    • A small community with a history in mining, now leaning on outdoor recreation, lakes, rivers, and small‑town life.

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