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Washington Creek Campground

Aerial view of the winding Washington Creek surrounded by a green forest.

Washington Creek is a popular spot to look for moose.

Photo: NPS / Paul Brown

About

Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, and Greenstone Ridge Trails. The Windigo Visitor Center, Windigo Store, and Windigo Comfort Station are all accessible from the campground. Boats can stay at Windigo Dock (average depth at dock 4'-20') or stay and walk .3 miles to campground. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – September 17 annually Shelters: 10 Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Campsites

19
Total Sites
5
Tent Only
19
Walk/Boat-in
4
Group

Contact

Phone9064820984
Emailisro_parkinfo@nps.gov
WebsiteOfficial NPS Page

Location

800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Fees

Small-party Camping (6 people or less)$0.00
Group Tent Sites$25.00

Hours

The campground is open from April 16 - October 31 (the park operating season) annually, 24 hours a day.

wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day

Reservations

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance only.

Directions

Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, ,and Greenstone Ridge Trails.

Weather

Isle Royale National Park is a remote archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior. To make the most of your visit, it is necessary that you plan ahead and prepare. Be aware that many services and items that are available on the mainland are not available at Isle Royale. Due to the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior and its effect on island weather, be prepared for any and all weather conditions.

Accessibility

wheelchair Access

No wheelchair access in campground. Some roads are wheelchair accessible in the immediate Windigo area.

fire Stove Policy

Self-contained stoves only.

rv Allowed

0

rv Info

No RV/Trailer access.

rv Max Length

0

trailer Max Length

0

ada Info

Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible. Some facilities are accessible in the immediate Windigo area.

trailer Allowed

0

access Roads

No Roads

classifications

Developed Campground