National Park Service · Isle Royale Wilderness Area · MI
West Chickenbone Campground
Photo · NPS / Paul BrownOpenSeason 04-16 – 10-31
First-comeAccess
9Sites
6First-come
The place
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
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
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This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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