Hatchet Lake Campground is located on Hatchet Lake off of the Hatchet Lake
Trail. This campground is located near the center of the island. Stay Limit: 2
nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

Hatchet Lake Campground is located on Hatchet Lake off of the Hatchet Lake Trail.  This campground is located near the center of the island. 

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

Hatchet Lake Campground is a popular stop for backpackers along the Greenstone Ridge Trail.

Camping at Hatchet Lake Campground in Fall

Hatchet Lake is a major campground stop along the Greenstone Ridge Trail.

Hatchet Lake Tent Site

Hatchet 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

Malone Bay Campground is located in Malone Bay, on the south shore of Isle
Royale National Park, off of the Ishpeming Trail. Boats can overnight at dock.
A ranger station, information station, and dock can be found just further east
of the campground. The ranger station is not always staffed. Stay Limit: 3
nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 5 Depth at dock
(normal conditions): 3’-6’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Malone Bay Campground is located in Malone Bay, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Ishpeming Trail. Boats can overnight at dock. A ranger station, information station, and dock can be found just further east of the campground. The ranger station is not always staffed.

Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Shelters: 5
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-6’. 
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Malone Bay Campground is a popular spot on the south shore of the park.

View of Malone Bay

Malone Bay Campground has shelters that overlook Lake Superior

Malone Bay Campground Shelter #1

Malone Bay Campground

Little Todd Campground is located in Little Todd, on the north shore of Isle
Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. Stay Limit: 2 nights
effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No boat
access.

Little Todd Campground is located in Little Todd, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. 

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

Little Todd Campground is a scenic location on the north shore of the island.

Little Todd Campground with Tent at Sunset

Little Todd Harbor offers majestic views of Lake Superior and Canada

Little Todd Harbor Shoreline

Little Todd 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

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

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

South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor
off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access. Stay
Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Access: Foot

South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. 
Access: Foot

Lake Desor is the second largest inland lake at Isle Royale National Park.

Aerial View of Lake Desor

A tent site at South Desor Campground

South Desor Campground Tent Site

South Lake Desor Campground is a great place for sunsets.

Sunset at South Lake Desor Campground

South Lake Desor 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

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

North Desor Campground is located on the north side of Lake Desor off of the
Minong Ridge Trail. There is no boat/canoe/kayak access. Stay Limit: 2 nights
from June 1 – Labor Day Access: Foot

North Desor Campground is located on the north side of Lake Desor off of the Minong Ridge Trail. There is no boat/canoe/kayak access. 

Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day
Access: Foot

Lake Desor is Isle Royale National Park's second largest inland lake.

View of Lake Desor from North Lake Desor Campground

North Lake Desor Campground is a beautiful location to stay at in the fall.

Campsite at North Lake Desor Campground in Fall

North Desor Campground

Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale
National Park. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 –
Labor Day annually. Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-7’. Access:
Canoe/kayak/private boat

Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can overnight at dock. 

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

Hay Bay is a popular boater campground and dock.

Hay Bay Campground Tent Site #1

Hay Bay is a popular boater campground.

Hay Bay Dock

Hay Bay 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

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

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

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

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

Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the
Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland
campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south
of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless
it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status. Stay
Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status.

Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. 
Access: Foot

Island Mine Campground has a small stream that provides water except in hot, dry summers.

Island Mine Tent Site #1 in Fall Color

Island Mine Campground is full of color in the fall.

Hike at Island Mine Campground

Island Mine Campground

Siskiwit Bay Campground is located in Siskiwit Bay on the southwest end of
Isle Royale National Park, off of the Island Mine and Feldtmann Ridge Trails.
Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 to Labor Day
annually. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2’-6’. Access:
Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Siskiwit Bay Campground is located in Siskiwit Bay on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Island Mine and Feldtmann Ridge Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. 

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 to Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 2
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2’-6’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Another magical sunset on Isle Royale.

Sunset at Siskiwit Bay Dock

Siskiwit Bay 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

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.