Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the
north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one
shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1
- Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5'
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock.  

Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 1
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5'
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Birch Island Campground from the water.

Birch Island Campground

Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of
Isle Royale National Park. Canoe/kayak access from Pickerel Cove or via .1
mile portage from Lake Superior. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No dock for boats.

Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park.  Canoe/kayak access from Pickerel Cove or via .1 mile portage from Lake Superior. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Canoe/kayak. No dock for boats.

There is only one tent site on this picturesque cove designed for paddlers.

Pickerel Cove Tent Site

Aerial view of the blue waters of Herring Bay and Pickerel Cove.

Aerial View of Herring Bay and Pickerel Cove

Pickerel Cove Campground

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. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or
1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from
June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions):
7’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

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. Boats can overnight at dock.  Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake.

Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 6
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

If you need transportation to McCargoe Cove you can use the Voyageur II or a water taxi from Rock Harbor Lodge.

McCargoe Cove Dock

McCargoe Cove is a popular campground.

McCargoe Cove Campground Shelter

McCargoe Cove Campground

An inland campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the
East Chickenbone Trail. No boater access. Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile
portage from McCargoe Cove or 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. Be aware
that the campground is not on the shoreline - West Chickenbone Campground is
more accessible for watercraft. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

An inland campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Trail.    No boater access.  Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore.  Be aware that the campground is not on the shoreline - West Chickenbone Campground is more accessible for watercraft. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

The East Lake Chickenbone Trail travels along Chickenbone Lake for part of the trail.

View of Chickenbone Lake from the East Lake Chickenbone Trail

Tent in East Chickenbone Campground during fall.

East Chickenbone Campground Tent Site

East Chickenbone Campground

West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake,
off of the Indian Portage Trail This inland campground has no boater access.
Canoe/kayak access from the 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or the 0.2
mile portage from Lake Livermore. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the Indian Portage Trail  This inland campground has no boater access. Canoe/kayak access from the 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or the 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

Chickenbone Lake has two campgrounds that are used by many backpackers traveling the Greenstone Ridge Trail.

Aerial View of Chickenbone Lake

This view greets many backpackers and paddlers heading from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone Lake.

View of Chickenbone Lake coming from McCargoe Cove.

A tent site at West Chickenbone Campground

West Chickenbone Campground Test Site

West Chickenbone Campground

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. Boats can
overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel or via 2.0 mile
portage from Lake Richie. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’. Access:
Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

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. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel or via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie.

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 6
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Moskey Basin has sites right along the water's edge.

Moskey Basin Campground Shelter #7

Group campsites are by reservation ahead of time for parties greater than 6 people.

Moskey Basin Campground Group Site #1

Moskey Basin offers many sites right on the water's edge.

Moskey Basin Campground: View from Shelter #4

Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets can be viewed from Moskey Basin Campground.

Sunset at Moskey Basin Campground

Moskey Basin Campground

Lake Richie Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie, off of
the Indian Portage Trail. 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. Stay Limit: 2 nights from
June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Lake Richie Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie, off of the Indian Portage Trail. 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. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Lake Richie is a popular backpacking campground.

View of Lake Richie from Tent Site #3

Which site will you choose?

Lake Richie Campground Tent Site #3

The larger group sites accommodate parties of 7-10

Lake Richie Campground: Group Site #2

Lake Richie Campground

Isle Royale's largest campground is located at Daisy Farm, in Rock Harbor
Channel, off of the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway
Trail. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Ranger Station staffed seasonally.
Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 16 Depth at
dock (normal conditions): 9’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Isle Royale's largest campground is located at Daisy Farm, in Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway Trail. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Ranger Station staffed seasonally. 

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 16
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Sunrise on the beach at Daisy Farm Campground

Daisy Farm Campground Sunrise

An example of a Daisy Farm Campground tent site.

Daisy Farm Campground Test Site #18

Shelters are popular camping spots on Isle Royale.

Daisy Farm Campground Shelter Site #19

Daisy Farm Campground

Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie.
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. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June
1st – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie. 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.

Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1st – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Paddling to Lake Richie Canoe Campsite

Lake Richie Canoe Campsite Approaching from the Water

Lake Richie Canoe Campsite is one of the most remote campsites in the park.

Lake Richie Canoe Campsite with Tent

A quiet place to spend a night.

Lake Richie Canoe Campsite From the Water Near Shore

Lake Richie Canoe Campground

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou
Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National
Park. Boats can dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 –
Labor Day. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 10’ Access:
Canoe/kayak/private boat

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can dock overnight.  

Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. 
Shelters: 2
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 10’
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

West Caribou Island is a popular campground for boaters.

Aerial View of West Caribou Island

Caribou Island Shelter #1

Caribou Island Welcomes You

Caribou Island is a popular boater campground

View of Caribou Island Campground

West Caribou Island is a popular destination for boaters.

View of West Caribou Island

Caribou Island Campground

A campground located on Belle Isle, in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of
Isle Royale National Park. Boats can use dock for overnight stays. Stay Limit:
5 nights, effective 6/1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal
conditions): 13’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

A campground located on Belle Isle, in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can use dock for overnight stays. 

Stay Limit: 5 nights, effective 6/1 – Labor Day. 
Shelters: 6
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 13’
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Belle Isle sits off the main island of Isle Royale and offers boaters and paddlers a hub to explore the northeast waterways.

Aerial View of Belle Isle

Relax at Belle Island Campground

Belle Island Campground Shelter #1

Belle Isle Campground

Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake.
Intermediate Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Richie or a
.4 mile portage from Siskiwit Lake. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective June 1 –
Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat access.

Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake. Intermediate Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Richie or a .4 mile portage from Siskiwit Lake. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat access.

Intermediate Lake is a small lake between Lake Richie and Siskiwit Lake

Intermediate Lake by Canoe

Intermediate Lake Campground

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.
Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Shelters: 4 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’ Access:
Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

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. Boats can stay overnight at dock.

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 4
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

The entrance to Chippewa Harbor is located on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park.

Entrance to Chippewa Harbor

Shelters along the shoreline of Chippewa Harbor

Chippewa Harbor Shelter Sites

Chippewa Harbor Campground

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. Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1
– September 17 annually Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No boat access.

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.   

Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 17 annually
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No boat access.

Lane Cove is one of the few campground on the north side of Isle Royale

Lane Cove Campground Tent Site #5

A tent site waiting for you...

Lane Cove Campground can be very crowded during July and August.

Lane Cove Campground on the edge of Lake Superior

Lane Cove Campground

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. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective
June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat or trail
access.

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.  

Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat or trail access.

There are many great places to go on Isle Royale.

View of Lake Whittlesey

Paddling the interior of Isle Royale will bring you to the most remote campgrounds in the park.

Lake Whittlesey Tent Site

Lake Whittlesey Campground

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor
and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 1 night
effective June 1 – September 17 annually Shelters: 8 Depth at dock (normal
conditions): 9’ Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. 

Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 17 annually
Shelters: 8
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Three Mile Campground is very busy due to its proximity to Rock Harbor and the ferry terminals.

Three Mile Campground Tent Site #9

Shelters are very popular on Isle Royale. Don't expect one to be available your first evening in a campground.

Three Mile Campground Shelter Site #11

Enjoy chilling your feet off the Three Mile Campground dock.

Three Mile Campground Dock

Three Mile Campground

Wood Lake Campground is located inland on the north shore of Wood Lake. Wood
Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Whittlesey or from
Siskiwit Lake. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access:
Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Wood Lake Campground is located inland on the north shore of Wood Lake. Wood Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Whittlesey or from Siskiwit Lake. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Wood Lake is one of the most isolated campgrounds in the park.

Wood Lake

Wood Lake Campground

Todd Harbor Campground is located in Todd Harbor on the north shore of Isle
Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. Boats can overnight at
dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth
at dock (normal conditions): 2’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Todd Harbor Campground is located in Todd Harbor on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. Boats can overnight at dock.

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 1
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2’. 
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Where will you spend the night on Isle Royale?

Todd Harbor Tent Site

Isle Royale offers many scenic vistas along its 337 miles of shoreline.

Todd Harbor Scenic Shoreline

Todd Harbor Campground is a popular campground on the north shore of Isle Royale.

Sunset at Todd Harbor Campground

Todd Harbor Campground

Duncan Bay Campground is located on the west end of Duncan Bay, on the
northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can stay overnight at dock.
Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 2 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 2 Depth at
dock (normal conditions): 6’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Duncan Bay Campground is located on the west end of Duncan Bay, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park.  Boats can stay overnight at dock.  

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 2 – Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 2
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 6’
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Duncan Bay is a popular haven for boaters and paddlers.

Aerial View of the Water and Shoreline of Duncan Bay

Duncan Bay Campground

Tookers Island Campground is located on Tookers Island in Rock Harbor Channel.
Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
annually. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’ Access:
Canoe/kayak/private boat

Tookers Island Campground is located on Tookers Island in Rock Harbor Channel. Boats can overnight at dock.  

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 2
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Some of the park's 36 campgrounds can be found on small islands.

Aerial View of Tookers Island and Shaw Island

Tookers Island is a popular overnight spot near Rock Harbor for boaters.

Tookers Campground Shelter #1

Tookers Island Campground Shelter #2

Tookers Island is a small campground having only two shelters.

Tookers Island Campground Shelters 1 & 2

Tookers Island Campground

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. Stay Limit: 1 night from June 1 – September
15 annually. Shelters: 9 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-12’. Access:
Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

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.  

Stay Limit: 1 night from June 1 – September 15 annually. 
Shelters: 9
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-12’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Rock Harbor Campground is the busiest in the park being closest to the transportation hub for RANGER III, QUEEN IV, and seaplane.

Rock Harbor Campground Tent Site #13

Shelters are very popular and not reservable.

Rock Harbor Campground Shelter #3

Rock Harbor and Washington Creek campgrounds are the only campgrounds where potable water is available.

Water Filling Station in the Rock Harbor Campground

There are 3 group sites for parties of 7-10 people camping and traveling together.

Rock Harbor Campground Group Site #1

The Rock Harbor Lodge provides amenities and lodging to the Rock Harbor area.

Aerial View of Rock Harbor

Rock Harbor Campground

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle
Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and
divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this
island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island
wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle
Royale stay wild.

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.