McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park
Reviewed Apr. 10, 2022

Nice but busy

Given that there is a relatively large dock here and a concessionaire ferry comes through here several times a week, there can be a lot of traffic. That being said, there are nice tent sites and some really cool tent/cabin structures. It wasn't super buggy while we were here so being in a tent was just fine. There are some nice open, rocky, sunny spots that are nice for sitting and enjoying the view. Be advised, there are quite a number of waterfowl that frequent the area so treat your water well, in fact the Park Service recommends treating your drinking water in two ways (ie. filter AND boil, chemically treat AND filter, some combination of two). The water is refreshing but there are leaches in addition to abundant bird poop. All part of the experience I suppose!

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022
  • Review photo of McCargoe Cove Campground — Isle Royale National Park by Sarah C., April 10, 2022