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South Lake Desor Campground — Isle Royale National Park

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Isle Royale National Park

South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 ___ Labor Day. Access: Foot

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

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Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 10, 2022

Backcountry Camping

The sites are right on Lake Desor which is lovely. The downside is that they are very impacted and the iron rich soil has a tendency to stain everything, especially if it's damp but oh well. The water, while easy to reach and treat, tastes pretty horrible even mixed with coffee or something else.…

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Matt S.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

What's that noise? The sound of a trillion mosquitos!!!

South Lake Desour was my least favorite campsite on Isle Royale National Park. It felt suffocating with the afternoon heat and the bugs were insane. About 8:00 p.m. you had to dive into your tents to survive the mosquitos. The noise sounded like a jet engine out side the tent. Anyone without a bug…

Location

South Lake Desor Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan

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Directions

South Lake Desor Campground is located on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail.

Address

800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Coordinates

47.970686 N
88.971538 W

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