National Park Service · National Park · Michigan

Isle Royale National Park

11 federal campgrounds, 11 of them with first-come, first-served sites.

11Campgrounds
11With first-come sites
132Sites
600–630 ftElevation

Where they are

11 of 11 mapped
Drawing the map
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Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

The campgrounds · 11

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Sep 8, 2026

Heads up

Information
All Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor. All backpacks must be stored in backpack storage areas at Three Mile and Rock Harbor campgrounds. All food and scented items are to be in the Food Storage Lockers. Containers should be kept in the Food Storage Locker when space allows or…
Caution
Island Mine Campground Stream Low The stream has very little water flow. Campers should bring enough water to Island Mine or plan on collecting water at Carnelian Beach to the south.
Information
Food Storage Regulations in Effect Proper food storage is required on Isle Royale. All food, trash, scented items, cooking supplies, cooking utensils, and fish/fish parts must be stored properly. To learn more about food storage and to learn how to properly store your food…
Park Closure
Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds Due to increased human-wildlife interactions and food storage concerns, individual tent sites and group sites at Three Mile, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin, and Caribou Island Campgrounds are currently closed. Tent and hammock camping are not…
Caution
Harmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake Blooms are tested for toxin levels and monitored. Toxin levels are consistently low on Isle Royale. It is not recommended to filter water in any areas where there is surface scum, strong odors, or other evidence of a significant bloom.…
Source: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 2026

Who answers for this land

Isle Royale National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Jack Bergman (R)MI 1st · 11 campgrounds · grade F
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