Best Cabin Camping near Isle Royale National Park
Cabins near Isle Royale National Park range from simple shelters to furnished accommodations across several campground locations. Windigo Cabins provides rustic cabin lodging on the western side of the island with amenities including electricity, picnic tables, and access to showers and flush toilets in the nearby bathhouse. Several campgrounds including Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, and Three Mile offer wooden shelters that provide basic protection from the elements with three solid walls and one screened wall. These shelters feature wooden floors and minimal furnishings. "The camper cabins at Windigo have two separate bedrooms, each with a set of bunk beds and a common area with a futon and small table. There is a picnic table outside and a nice Adirondack chair on the porch," notes a visitor who appreciated the ability to charge electronics before backcountry hiking.
Reservations for Isle Royale cabins should be made well in advance, especially for the limited Windigo Camper Cabins. Most island cabin accommodations operate seasonally, closing during winter months when ferry service to the island is unavailable. No pets are permitted in the national park cabins per park regulations. While some shelters like those at Daisy Farm and Three Mile operate on a first-come, first-served basis, the more developed cabins require reservations. According to one review, "The cost is pretty reasonable and the amenities are pretty extensive, I mean a full sized grill is provided!" Off the island, Sunset Bay RV Resort and Campground offers pet-friendly cabin options with more amenities and year-round accessibility.
Visitors staying in national park shelters or cabins should bring appropriate supplies as services are limited. The Windigo area has a small store with basic provisions including dry and canned foods, beverages, and some camping supplies, though selection is limited. One camper noted, "There is a small and very limited camp store in the area so plan on arriving with most of what you need." Water is available from designated potable water taps at Windigo and some campgrounds. Travelers to the island cabins should pack all necessary bedding, cooking supplies, and food for their stay, as resupply options are minimal. Mainland cabin accommodations like Sunset Bay typically offer more furnished options with proximity to additional services.
