Backpackers accessing this campground from Rock Harbor face a seven-mile hike along Isle Royale's northeastern shore. Daisy Farm sits directly on Lake Superior with a dock that provides easy water access for swimming and cooling off after interior trail segments. The campground spreads across a larger area than most island sites, featuring both tent shelters and open tent sites, though Tori K. notes "campground was a little difficult to navigate due to some flooding on the trails."
Multiple vault toilets serve the expanded layout, though their locations become harder to find toward the eastern sections. Fire rings distinguish this campground from most others on Isle Royale, available due to boat access for fishing parties. The proximity to Rock Harbor makes this a popular first or last night destination, leading to higher occupancy rates. Wildlife encounters center on bold squirrels that approach campers directly for food opportunities.
Sites closer to the lake fill first, while some tent areas sit farther inland in open meadow spaces. The ranger station and trail access to the fire tower add to the busier atmosphere compared to more remote island campgrounds. For additional backcountry options, consider Moskey Basin Campground or Three Mile Campground. Reserve shelter sites well ahead during peak summer months, as walk-up availability remains limited.
Description
Isle Royale's largest campground is located at Daisy Farm, in Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway Trail. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Ranger Station staffed seasonally. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 Labor Day annually. Shelters: 16 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9 . Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
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Location
Public CampgroundDaisy Farm Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan
Directions
Daisy Farm Campground is located in Rock Harbor Channel at the intersection of the Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, and Mount Ojibway Trails.
Address
800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Coordinates
48.092081 N
88.596221 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 3 min from Wausau, WI
- 4 hrs 24 min from Green Bay, WI
- 4 hrs 41 min from Duluth, MN
- 4 hrs 44 min from Appleton, WI










