Aerial View of Belle Harbor — Isle Royale is also called Minong, which means "the good place" by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Minong is a part of the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe peoples who have cared for these lands from time immemorial. NPS Photo / Paul Brown

Isle Royale National Park

National Park · Michigan · National Park Service

Camping

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 9064820984
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

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Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Stargazing · Boating · Motorized Boating · Sailing · Boat Tour · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Food · Dining · Flying · Guided Tours · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · SCUBA Diving · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs