Isle Royale, located in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior, offers views of the Canadian shoreline.
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: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNew Food Storage Guidelines to Reduce Human - Wildlife Interactions
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
Campground: Beaver Island Campground
GoodLocated in the center of Washington Harbor, near Windigo. All shelters are water facing. Boats can stay at the dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from 6/1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 3 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2'-5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
Campground: Belle Isle Campground
GoodA 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
Campground: Birch Island Campground
GoodSmall 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' A
Campground: Caribou Island Campground
GoodCaribou 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:
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
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Rock Harbor Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Windigo Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Stargazing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Motorized Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Sailing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boat Tour
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Canoe or Kayak Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Group Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Freshwater Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Activity: Dining
InfoAvailable
Theme: Arts
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Theme: Industry
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Theme: Mining
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Theme: Maritime
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Theme: Lighthouses
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Theme: Ships and Shipwrecks
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Theme: Schools and Education
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Theme: Transportation
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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
GPS Coordinates
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