Island Mine Campground
47.9302, -89.0400 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective 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
No fee for small-party camping. A free overnight permit is required.
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
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Vault 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
No wheelchair access.
Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.
Fire rings are located at each respective individual tent site and group tent site. Otherwise, self-contained stoves only.
The Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering and treatment, unless the water source is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center upon arrival to the park for current status regarding obtaining water at Island Mine.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
The Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails junction, off of the Island Mine Trail.
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.
Island Mine Campground is located on the western side of Isle Royale National Park. It is located on the Island Mine Trail that connects the Greenstone Ridge Trail to Siskiwit Bay Campground. This backcountry campground includes four individual tent sites, two group tent sites, and vault toilets. Island Mine Campground sits in a sugar maple forest and is colorful during the fall. The campground sits upon a small ridge with gently flowing creeks on either side. The main water source is a creek on the south end of the campground. Southeast of Island Mine Campground is the historic Island Mine that was last active in 1870. Remnants of humans exploring copper resources are a steam engine, mining rubble, a dried out well and a cemetery off in the woods.
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