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Rock Harbor Campground

Wooden campground shelter with picnic table in front.

Shelters are very popular and not reservable.

Photo: NPS / Alan West

About

Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor Trails. Additional fees for boats to stay overnight at marina. Stay Limit: 1 night from June 1 – September 15 annually. Shelters: 9 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-12’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Campsites

23
Total Sites
11
Tent Only
23
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

Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor 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. Paths surrounding marina and Lodge area are accessible.

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. Other facilities in the general Rock Harbor area (associated with the Lodge) are accessible.

trailer Allowed

0

access Roads

No Roads

classifications

Developed Campground