Feldtmann Lake Campground

7 sitesReservable & first-comeIn Isle Royale National Park
Yellow tent sits on the edge of trees which sit on the edge of Feldtmann Lake.
Feldtmann Lake Campground awaits off the typical Isle Royale backpacking routes. · Kaitlyn Knick
Campsites
7
How to get a site
Reservable & first-come
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
47.8486, -89.1830
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47.8486, -89.1830 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Feldtmann Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Feldtmann Lake, off the Feldtmann Lake and Feldtmann Ridge Trails, on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. This is an inland campground. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

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

5
Tent-only
2
Group
7
Walk or boat in
2 reservable5 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 Sites$25

2 Group Sites 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 are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.

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
Primitive Camping Areas
Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access.

ADA facilities

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

Fires & stoves

Self-contained stoves only.

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

Feldtmann Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Feldtmann Lake, off the Feldtmann Lake and Feldtmann Ridge Trails, on the southwest end 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. 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.

Feldtmann Lake Campground is located on the southwest end of Feldtmann Lake on the southwest end of Isle Royale. A relatively flat and brushy trail leads to the campground. This backcountry campground includes a vault toilet. Ground covering is thick with mostly thimbleberries and large leaf aster. A beaver dam is located on the south side of the lake. Wildlife viewing is common. The Rainbow Cove trail extends from the campground southwesterly to Lake Superior. Rainbow Cove is a rocky inlet upon the shores of Lake Superior. The Rock of Ages Lighthouse can be viewed on a clear day from Rainbow Cove.

The sun rises through trees on the edge of Feltman Lake. A yellow tent sits in the foreground.
Kaitlyn Knick
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive · Houghton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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