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Three Mile Campground

Scenic view of Lake Superior's Rock Harbor Channel from a camp site with a tent.

Three Mile Campground is very busy due to its proximity to Rock Harbor and the ferry terminals.

Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema

About

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 17 annually Shelters: 8 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’ Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Campsites

15
Total Sites
4
Tent Only
15
Walk/Boat-in
3
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.

Directions

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails.

Accessibility

wheelchair Access

No wheelchair access.

fire Stove Policy

Self-contained stoves only.

rv Allowed

0

rv Info

No RV/Trail access.

rv Max Length

0

trailer Max Length

0

ada Info

Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.

trailer Allowed

0

access Roads

No Roads

classifications

Limited Development Campground