Huginnin Cove Campground

5 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Isle Royale National Park
View of the blue waters of Hugunnin Cove with the shoreline of Canada in the distance.
Hugunnin Cove Campground is a quaint location to camp on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park. · NPS / Katie Keller
Campsites
5
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
47.9343, -89.1765
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47.9343, -89.1765 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Huginnin Cove Campground is located at Huginnin Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the West and East Huginnin Cove Trails. Stay Limit: 3 consecutive nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak access. No dock available for boats.

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
5
Walk or boat in
5 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

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve.

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
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

Hugunnin Cove Campground is located at Hugunnin Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the West and East Hugunnin Cove Trails.

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.

The Huginnin Cove campground is located on Huginnin Cove, on the north west shore of Isle Royale National Park. The campground sits right on the rocky shore of Lake Superior. The Canadian shoreline can be viewed to the north. A rushing creek separates site one from the rest of the campground. Site one can be accessed via a foot bridge. Rocky coast is found on either side of the Huginnin Cove inlet. This backcountry campground includes five individual tent sites and vault toilets.

Colorful sunset over Lake Superior at Hugunnin Cove Campground
NPS / Katie Keller
Tent and camp chair looking through tress at Huginnin Cove of Lake Superior.
Bridget Byrne
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive · Houghton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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