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Hatchet Lake Campground — Isle Royale National Park

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Hatchet Lake Campground is located near Isle Royale National Park, offering a landscape of dense forests and numerous lakes. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F in summer, with cooler conditions in spring and fall. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Greenstone Ridge Trail and the scenic shores of Lake Superior.

Description

National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park

Hatchet Lake Campground is located on Hatchet Lake off of the Hatchet Lake Trail. This campground is located near the center of the island. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

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Hatchet Lake Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan

Directions

Hatchet Lake Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

Address

800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Coordinates

48.021134 N
88.850816 W

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Access

Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Tori K.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2025

Quite steep

The hike in was quite steep. No shelters here, no fires here (personal camp stove is fine). Campground is very primitive, but nice to be on the lake. There is a latrine here but do not expect there to be toilet paper stocked and no hand sanitizer. Overall a nice place to stay!

Matt S.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

RANGER REVIEW: Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef at Hatchet Lake

This was one of the interior lakes on Isle Royale National Park. It is very pretty, and the water is a perfect temperature for swimming, but the mosquitos are thick in the interior of the island, especially at the interior lakes. All of the campsites at Hatchet Lake are comparable. I don't think there was a bad campsite.

RANGER REVIEW: One of the benefits of being a contributor on theDyrt is you are given the opportunity to test different gear. I had the Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef. It is freeze dried and very light for backpacking. The best part, it tastes great!!! I give the Mountain House Chili Mac with Beef 5/5 stars.