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Lane Cove Campground

5 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Isle Royale National Park
Backpack with a hat atop it resting in a cleared area, Trees edge the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Lane Cove is one of the few campground on the north side of Isle Royale · Seth Hiers
Campsites
5
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
48.1449, -88.5577
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48.1449, -88.5577 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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Lane Cove Campground is located in Lane Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Lane Cove Trail. The Lane Cove Trail can be accessed via the Greenstone Ridge Trail. Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 21 annually Access: Foot/canoe/kayak. No boat access.

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
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.

Individual tent sites are first come, first serve only.

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
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.

Lane Cove Campground is located in Lane Cove, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park (along Lake Superior), off of the Lane Cove 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. 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.

Lane cove Campground is located in Lane Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Lane Cove Trail. The Lane Cove Trail can be accessed via the Greenstone Ridge Trail. The Lane Cove Trail contains one of the few switchbacks on the island. A beaver pond is located near the campground and a side trail is provided. This lakeshore campground offers excellent sunsets, wildlife viewing, and shoreline scenery.

An empty campsite ringed by trees along Lake Superior.
NPS / Lori Honrath
Yellow Tent in a campsite along Lake Superior with trees along the shoreline.
NPS / Kaitlyn Knick
AddressHoughton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Can you reserve a campsite at Lane Cove Campground?

No. All 5 sites at Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park are first-come, first-served, so arrive early in the season.

How many campsites does Lane Cove Campground have?

Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park has 5 campsites.

What is the maximum RV length at Lane Cove Campground?

Lane Cove Campground does not take RVs.

How much does it cost to camp at Lane Cove Campground?

Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park is free. Park entrance fees may still apply.

Are there showers at Lane Cove Campground?

No. Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park does not list showers.

Is there drinking water at Lane Cove Campground?

Yes. Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park lists drinking water: Water · but not potable.

Is there cell service at Lane Cove Campground?

No. Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park does not list cell reception.

Is there a dump station at Lane Cove Campground?

No. Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park does not list dump station.

Is Lane Cove Campground wheelchair accessible?

Lane Cove Campground in Isle Royale National Park: No wheelchair access.

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