Belle Isle Campground

7 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Isle Royale National Park
Aerial view of Belle Isle and surrounding waterways.
Belle Isle sits off the main island of Isle Royale and offers boaters and paddlers a hub to explore the northeast waterways. · NPS / Paul Brown
Campsites
7
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
48.1524, -88.5860
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48.1524, -88.5860 · Park boundary: National Park Service

A campground located on Belle Isle, in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can use dock for overnight stays. Stay Limit: 5 nights, effective 6/1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 13’ 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

1
Tent-only
7
Walk or boat in
6
Other
7 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. Consecutive night stay limit is 5 nights, effective 6/1 - Labor Day. Normal conditions of depth at dock is 13'.

Drinking water
Water · but not potable
Food storage lockers
Yes - year round
Host on site
Yes - seasonal
Toilets
Composting Toilets - seasonal
Amphitheater
No
Camp store
No
Cell reception
No
Dump station
No
Firewood for sale
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 accessible.

ADA facilities

Unpaved, uneven, rough surface throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.

Fires & stoves

Community fire ring. Otherwise, self-contained stoves only.

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

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. Campfire rings or standing grills provided. 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.

Belle Isle is located in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. This campground consists of one individual tent site and six shelters. Under normal conditions, the depth at the dock is 13'. Overnight stay is permitted at the dock. Canoe/kayak accessible.

A shelter sits along trees across a field with a blue sky above
NPS / Mike Ausema
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive · Houghton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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