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Beaver Island Campground

First come, first serve.
Beaver Island Campground is located in Washington Harbor on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. The forested campground is about a mile by water from the Windigo Dock. The Beaver Island Dock is located on the southeastern side of Beaver Island. Three water front shelters comprise the campground along with a vault toilet. There are no tent sites. This campground is accessible by private boat, canoe, or kayak. Campsites have boat slip accessibility for kayaks and canoes.

Belle Isle Campground

First come, first serve. Consecutive night stay limit is 5 nights, effective 6/1 - Labor Day. Normal conditions of depth at dock is 13'.
Belle Isle is located in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. This campground consists of one individual tent site and six shelters. Under normal conditions, the depth at the dock is 13'. Overnight stay is permitted at the dock. Canoe/kayak accessible.

Birch Island Campground

First come, first serve.
Birch Island Campground is located on Birch Island near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, along the north shore of Isle Royale National Park. There is one individual tent site and one shelter site. Under normal conditions the depth at the dock is 5'. Boats are permitted overnight at the dock. Canoe/kayak accessible.

Caribou Island Campground

First come, first serve.
Caribou Island Campground is located on the western end of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at the dock. Consecutive night stay limit is 3 nights form June 1 – Labor Day annually. This campground includes one individual tent site, two shelter sites, and a vault toilet.

Chippewa Harbor Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group site needs to be reserved in advance.
Chippewa Harbor Campground is located in Chippewa Harbor, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Trail access is via the Indian Portage Trail. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1- Labor Day annually. This campground offers two individual tent sites, four shelter sites, one group site, and vault toilets. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at dock. Canoe/Kayak/private boat access available.

Daisy Farm Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites need to be reserved in advance.
Daisy Farm is located in the Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway Trail. Daisy Farm is Isle Royale’s largest campground with sixteen shelters, six individual tent sites, and three group sites. The stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at the dock. Under normal conditions the depth at the dock is 9’. Canoe/kayak/private boat access. Ranger Station staffed seasonally.

Duncan Bay Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve.
Duncan Bay Campground is located on the west end of Duncan Bay, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. One individual tent site, two shelter sites, and vault toilet are available. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at the dock. Campground is accessible by canoe/kayak/private boat.

Duncan Narrows Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters first come, first serve.
Duncan Narrows Campground is located in the narrows of Duncan Bay on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. There is one individual tent site and two shelters. Normal conditions at the dock are 6’. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at the dock. Access available to canoe/kayak/private boat.

East Chickenbone Campground

Individual tent site first come, first serve. Group site needs to be reserved in advance.
East Chickenbone Campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Trail. This backcountry campground includes three individual tent sties and one group site. There is no boater access. Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or .2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. This campground is not on the shoreline but offers a forest experience.

Feldtmann Lake Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Feldtmann Lake Campground is located on the southwest end of Feldtmann Lake on the southwest end of Isle Royale. A relatively flat and brushy trail leads to the campground. This backcountry campground includes a vault toilet. Ground covering is thick with mostly thimbleberries and large leaf aster. A beaver dam is located on the south side of the lake. Wildlife viewing is common. The Rainbow Cove trail extends from the campground southwesterly to Lake Superior. Rainbow Cove is a rocky inlet upon the shores of Lake Superior. The Rock of Ages Lighthouse can be viewed on a clear day from Rainbow Cove.

Grace Island Campground

Shelters are first come, first serve.
Grace Island Campground is located on Grace Island, in Grace Harbor, just outside of Washington Harbor on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. Shelters view Grace Harbor while Lake Superior is southwest of the island. The stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. There are two shelter sites available. The depth at the dock is 2’-4’ under normal conditions. Boats are permitted to stay at the dock overnight.

Hatchet Lake Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Hatchet Lake Campground is located on the south end of Hatchet Lake. The backcountry campground connects to the Hatchet Lake Trail and the Greenstone Ridge Trail. A strenuous and steep hike connects the campground to the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There are five individual tent tents, three group tent sites, and vault toilets. The campground is nested in a white paper birch stand. Use caution for dead tree snags near campsites. A beaver dam sits on the east end of the lake. A steep rocky stairway leads to water access near the campground.

Hay Bay Campground

Individual tent site is first come, first serve.
Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Say limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. The depth at the dock under normal conditions is 3’-7’. Canoe/kayak/private boat access available. Boats are permitted to overnight at the dock. One individual tent site is available.

Huginnin Cove Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
The Huginnin Cove campground is located on Huginnin Cove, on the north west shore of Isle Royale National Park. The campground sits right on the rocky shore of Lake Superior. The Canadian shoreline can be viewed to the north. A rushing creek separates site one from the rest of the campground. Site one can be accessed via a foot bridge. Rocky coast is found on either side of the Huginnin Cove inlet. This backcountry campground includes five individual tent sites and vault toilets.

Intermediate Lake Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. Three individual tent sites are available. Intermediate Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Richie or a .4 mile portage from Siskiwit Lake. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access.

Island Mine Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Island Mine Campground is located on the western side of Isle Royale National Park. It is located on the Island Mine Trail that connects the Greenstone Ridge Trail to Siskiwit Bay Campground. This backcountry campground includes four individual tent sites, two group tent sites, and vault toilets. Island Mine Campground sits in a sugar maple forest and is colorful during the fall. The campground sits upon a small ridge with gently flowing creeks on either side. The main water source is a creek on the south end of the campground. Southeast of Island Mine Campground is the historic Island Mine that was last active in 1870. Remnants of humans exploring copper resources are a steam engine, mining rubble, a dried out well and a cemetery off in the woods.

Lake Richie Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Lake Richie Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie, off of the Indian Portage Trail. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights from June 1 - Labor Day annually. There are four individual tent sites and two group tent sites. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access from .6 mile portage from Intermediate Lake, 2.0 mile portage from Moskey Basin, 1.2 miles portage from Chippewa Harbor, and .6 mile portage from Lake LeSage. Paddlers may want to consider staying at Lake Richie Canoe Campground.

Lake Richie Canoe Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. There are three individual tent sites available. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access via the .6 mile portage from Intermediate Lake, the 1.2 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor, the 2.0 mile portage from Moskey Basin, and the .6 mile portage from Lake LeSage.

Lake Whittlesey Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. Three individual tent sites are available. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access via .6 mile portage from Wood Lake and .6 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor.

Lane Cove Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve only.
Lane cove Campground is located in Lane Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Lane Cove Trail. The Lane Cove Trail can be accessed via the Greenstone Ridge Trail. The Lane Cove Trail contains one of the few switchbacks on the island. A beaver pond is located near the campground and a side trail is provided. This lakeshore campground offers excellent sunsets, wildlife viewing, and shoreline scenery.

Little Todd Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
Little Todd campground is located on the north shore of Isle Royale off of the Minong Ridge Trail. The trail leading to the campground is challenging and involves a river crossing with a good chance of getting wet. This backcountry campground includes four individual tent sites and vault toilets. The campground is located on the Little Todd inlet and includes a rocky beach. Each campsite has an individual fire ring. Views of the Canadian Shoreline can be viewed from each site.

Malone Bay Campground

Shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Malone Bay Campground is located on the south shore of Isle Royale within Malone Bay. The campground can be accessed by the Ishpeming Trail, by private boat, or by ferry. The Ishpeming Trail, north of Malone Bay Campground, is brushy, wild, and involves a beaver dam crossing. This campground includes five shelters and two group tent sites. The campground sits on the rocky shore of Malone Bay. The outer islands and the Isle Royale Lighthouse on Menagerie Island can be viewed in the distance. Siskiwit Lake is located just north of the campground. A creek connects Siskiwit Lake to Lake Superior. This creek is just east of the campground. A ranger station, information station, and dock can be found just further east of the campground. The ranger station is not always staffed.

McCargoe Cove Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Three individual tent sites, six shelters, and three group tent sites are available. Normal conditions for depth at dock is 7'. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake. The campground is on a rocky hillside. The Minong mile is accessible via the Minong Ridge Trail .8 miles from the campground.

Merritt Lane Campground

Shelter and individual tent site are first come, first serve.
Merritt Lane Campground is located in Merritt Lane on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 - Labor Day annually. One individual tent site and one shelter are available. Normal conditions for depth at dock is 8'. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access.

Moskey Basin Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Two individual tent sites, six shelters, and two group tent sites are available. Normal conditions at the dock are 8’. Boats are permitted to overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie. Scenic sunrises viewing available.

North Desor Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
North Desor Campground located on the north side of Lake Desor, off the Minong Ridge Trail. A gentle descend from the challenging Minong Ridge Trail leads to the backcountry campground. The campground is surrounded by sugar maple saplings. This backcountry campground includes three individual tent sides and a vault toilet. The campground sits on the rocky north shore of Lake Desor, the second largest inland lake at Isle Royale National Park. Lake Desor is a relatively shallow lake that encompasses three islands. North Desor Campground is about a 13 mile hike from Windigo.

Pickerel Cove Campground

Individual tent site first come, first serve.
Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. One individual tent site is available, no shelter sites are available. No dock available for boats. Canoe/kayak access from Pickerel Cove or via .1 mile portage from Lake Superior. No trail access to Pickerel Cove.

Rock Harbor Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor Trails. Additional fees for boats to stay overnight at marina. The consecutive stay limit is one night effective June 1 – September 15 annually. This harborside campground offers eleven individual tent sites, nine shelters, and three group tent sites. The Rock Harbor Visitor Center, Rock Harbor Comfort Station, and the Rock Harbor Lodge are all easily accessible from the campground.

Siskiwit Bay Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Siskiwit Bay Campground is located in Sisikiwit Bay on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. The backcountry campground is located at the junction betweent he Island Mine and Feldtmann Ridge Trails. This campground includes four individual tent sites, two shelters, three group tent sites, and vault toilets. Normal conditions for depth at dock are 2'-6'. Boats can overnight at the dock. Canoe/kayak access is available. Carnelian beach is north of the campground.

South Lake Desor Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
South Lake Desor Campground is located on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. It is about a 12 mile hike from Windigo to South Lake Desor Campground through a maple sugar forest. A steep trail leads from the Greenstone Ridge Trail to the campground. There are seven backcountry individual tent sites, three group sites and vault toilets. No boat access. No canoe/kayak access. Looking north from the campground lies North Desor Campground and the Minong Ridge Trail. Lake Desor has three islands. Lake Desor is the second largest inland lake in the park. Lake Desor is a relatively shallow lake with a sandy bottom. Loons can often be heard from late spring to late summer.

Three Mile Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Threemile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats are permitted to overnight at the dock. The consecutive night stay limit is one-night effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. There are eight shelters, four individual tent sites, and three group tent sites available.

Todd Harbor Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites are reserved in advance only.
Todd Harbor Campground is located in Todd Harbor on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. The consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. This lakefront campground includes five individual tent sites, one shelter, and three group tent sites. Normal conditions for depth at the dock is 2’. Boats are permitted to overnight at dock. This north shore campground offers scenic views of the Canadian shoreline.

Tookers Island Campground

Shelters are first come, first serve.
Tookers Island Campground is located on Tookers Island in the Rock Harbor Channel. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Two shelters are available on this outer island campground. Normal conditions for depth at the dock is 7’. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at the dock.

Washington Creek Campground

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance only.
Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale. The Feldtmann Lake, Minong, Greenstone Ridge, and Huginnin Trails create a junction near Windigo. This large campground offers creek front sites. Boat access is at the Windigo Dock with a short .3 mile walk to the Washington Creek Campground. Many shelter sites have canoe/kayak access. The trail from Windigo to Washington Creek Campground is wide and accessible. Potable water is found at the second entrance to the Washington Creek Campground and by the flagpole in Windigo. Moose viewing is common in Washington Creek during summer months. This campground includes five individual tent sites, ten shelters, and four group tent sites.

West Chickenbone Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off the Indian Portage Trail. This backcountry campground includes six individual tent sites, three group sites, and vault toilets. No boater access. There is canoe/kayak access from a 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or the .2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. This inland campground offers a forest experience.

Wood Lake Campground

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.
Wood Lake Campground is located on the north shore of Wood Lake. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Three individual tent sites are available. Wood Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Whittlesey or from Siskiwit Lake. No boat access, canoe/kayak access only.