Isle Royale is also called Minong, which means "the good place" by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Minong is a part of the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe peoples who have cared for these lands from time immemorial.
Isle Royale National Park
National Park · MI
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesIsle Royale National Park to Reopen April 16, 2027
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVisitor Centers are Closed for the Season
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$7
Hours Exceptions
NoteTransportation Services (Offered May to September); Annual Winter Closure (November 1 to April 15)
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park36 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available35 activities
Park Name
InfoIsle Royale National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoMI
Phone
Info9064820984
isro_parkinfo@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$60
Operating Hours
InfoIsle Royale National Park is open annually from April 16 to October 31. Transportation services are offered from May to September. The island and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors from November 1 to April 15 due to extreme winter weather conditions and for the safety and protection of visitors. This closure extends 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the island. Park headquarters during the winter is in Houghton, Michigan. Summer headquarters is located at Mott Island on Isle Royale.
Visitor Center: Houghton Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Rock Harbor Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Windigo Visitor Center
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Themes & Topics
InfoArts, Industry, Mining + 26 more
Weather Info
InfoIsle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. For the most up-to-da
Getting There
InfoIsle Royale National Park headquarters is located in Houghton, MI. Visit the Houghton page on the Isle Royale National Park website for additional information and a map on how to access the visitor ce
Location
Info48.0115° N, -88.8278° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website