Chippewa Harbor Campground

7 sitesReservable & first-comeIn Isle Royale National Park
A lichen-covered rock marks the entrance to Chippewa Harbor.
The entrance to Chippewa Harbor is located on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. · NPS / Paul Brown
Campsites
7
How to get a site
Reservable & first-come
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
48.0294, -88.6510
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48.0294, -88.6510 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Chippewa Harbor Campground is located in Chippewa Harbor, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Trail access is via the Indian Portage Trail. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 4 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’ Access: Foot/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

2
Tent-only
1
Group
7
Walk or boat in
4
Other
1 reservable6 first-come, first-served
Small-party Camping (6 people or less)Free

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

Group Tent Site$25

1 Group Site by advanced reservation only. All parties of 7 or more must submit group permit requests through the park's online request system. The fee is a per permit cost for each party within a group of 7 or more.

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

Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group site needs to be reserved in advance.

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

No wheelchair access.

ADA facilities

Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.

Fires & stoves

Grills are available on site. Otherwise, self-contained stoves only.

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

Chippewa Harbor Campground is located in Chippewa Harbor on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park.

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.

Chippewa Harbor Campground is located in Chippewa Harbor, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Trail access is via the Indian Portage Trail. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1- Labor Day annually. This campground offers two individual tent sites, four shelter sites, one group site, and vault toilets. Boats are permitted to stay overnight at dock. Canoe/Kayak/private boat access available.

Rocky shoreline with two shelters along the treeline with blue sky overhead.
NPS / Derrick Jaeger
AddressHoughton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
Visitor centers in Isle Royale · 3

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