Established Camping
West Chickenbone Campground — Isle Royale National Park
About
National Park Service
Isle Royale National Park
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
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
RangerGreat for fishing
Beautiful views and secluded sites but the air was a bit stagnant. Nice access to the lake for a dip but it seems if you want to fish, this is it. Our neighbor caught 3 pike and a walleye in about 45 minutes.
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TravelerGreat wilderness campsite
Very secluded campground with individual Lake Chickenbone access at each campsite. Very good spot to see wildlife including moose!
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GuideMany private sites near the lake
I stayed here one night of a four day trip through Isle Royale NP. There are many tent sites, including a few group sites, and a couple of privys. Not all of the sites are on the lake but all have plenty of tree cover. My partner and I each found a nice spot on either side of our tent site which was pretty close to the water and up a short slope, nestled right in the trees.
Location
West Chickenbone Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan
Directions
West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the Indian Portage Trail.
Address
800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Coordinates
48.063272 N
88.724676 W