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South Lake Desor Campground

Aerial view of the blue waters of Lake Desor surrounded by a green hardwood forest.

Lake Desor is the second largest inland lake at Isle Royale National Park.

Photo: NPS / Paul Brown

About

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

Campsites

10
Total Sites
7
Tent Only
10
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 are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.

Directions

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

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.

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 camp. Facilities are not accessible.

trailer Allowed

0

access Roads

No Roads

classifications

Primitive Camping Areas