Accessible only by watercraft, this National Park Service campground sits on Beaver Island within Isle Royale National Park. Paddlers face a 30-minute kayak journey to reach the dock, where three camping shelters wait less than a quarter mile inland. The shelters operate on a first-come, first-served basis and provide substantial covered space for gear and sleeping.
The island lacks developed trails, and fires are prohibited throughout the area. Campers exploring tent options outside Isle Royale National Park will find additional choices, though this remote location requires self-sufficiency and advance planning for multi-day paddling trips.
Description
Located 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
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Location
Public CampgroundBeaver Island Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan
Directions
Located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park, in Washington Harbor, near Windigo.
Address
800 E. Lakeshore Dr.
Houghton, MI 49931
Coordinates
47.904061 N
89.174336 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Duluth, MN
- 4 hrs 53 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 6 hrs 4 min from Wausau, WI
- 7 hrs 25 min from Green Bay, WI
