Within Isle Royale National Park, Duncan Narrows Campground provides backcountry camping access managed by the National Park Service. This established campground operates under a no-pets policy, consistent with park regulations designed to protect the island's wildlife ecosystem.
The campground sits among several other National Park Service sites on the island, including Rock Harbor Campground — Isle Royale National Park 1.7 miles south and Duncan Bay Campground — Isle Royale National Park 2.4 miles southwest. Campers must arrange boat or seaplane transportation to reach Isle Royale, as no vehicle access exists to the island location.
Description
Duncan Narrows Campground is located in the narrows of Duncan Bay on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 Labor Day annually. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 6 . Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
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Location
Public CampgroundDuncan Narrows Campground — Isle Royale National Park is located in Michigan
Directions
Duncan Narrows Campground is located in the narrows of Duncan Bay on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park.
Address
800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Coordinates
48.169312 N
88.477965 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
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
