Beaver Island Campground

3 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Isle Royale National Park
Aerial View of Washington Harbor and Beaver Island.
Beaver Island is located in the center of Washington Harbor. · NPS / Paul Brown
Campsites
3
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
47.9041, -89.1743
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47.9041, -89.1743 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Located in the center of Washington Harbor, near Windigo. All shelters are water facing. Boats can stay at the dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from 6/1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 3 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2'-5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Every day
All Day

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

  • Park Closed · Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 15, 2027 · Closed

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

3
Walk or boat in
3
Other
3 first-come, first-served
Small-party Camping (6 people or less)Free

No fee for small-party camping. A free overnight permit is required.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

First come, first serve.

Drinking water
Water · but not potable
Toilets
Composting Toilets - seasonal
Amphitheater
No
Camp store
No
Cell reception
No
Dump station
No
Firewood for sale
No
Food storage lockers
No
Host on site
No
Ice for sale
No
Internet
No
Laundry
No
Showers
None
Trash & recycling
No

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Access roads
No Roads
Classification
Limited Development Campground
Wheelchair access

Not wheelchair accessible.

ADA facilities

Mostly flat, uneven earth terrain. Facilities are not accessible.

Fires & stoves

Self-contained stoves only.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

Located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park, in Washington Harbor, near Windigo.

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.

All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Self-contained stoves only. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT/ 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. CDT. Fishing licenses are not required for inland lakes and streams on the island. However, Michigan size, season, and possession limits still apply. Only barbless hooks and artificial lures and flies may be used on inland lakes and streams. A State of Michigan fishing license is required to fish in the waters of Lake Superior.

Beaver Island Campground is located in Washington Harbor on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. The forested campground is about a mile by water from the Windigo Dock. The Beaver Island Dock is located on the southeastern side of Beaver Island. Three water front shelters comprise the campground along with a vault toilet. There are no tent sites. This campground is accessible by private boat, canoe, or kayak. Campsites have boat slip accessibility for kayaks and canoes.

L Shaped Dock along Lake Superior
NPS / Marty Olgren
Two kayaks rest in front of a campground shelter.
Tom Brown
Address800 E. Lakeshore Dr. · Houghton, MI 49931
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