Little Todd Campground

4 sitesFirst-come, first-servedIn Isle Royale National Park
Tent set up at a Little Todd Campground tent site at sunset.
Little Todd Campground is a scenic location on the north shore of the island. · NPS / Katie Keller
Campsites
4
How to get a site
First-come, first-served
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
48.0203, -88.9267
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48.0203, -88.9267 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Little Todd Campground is located in Little Todd, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge Trail. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day 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

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

4
Tent-only
4
Walk or boat in
4 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
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

Camp fire rings are located at each individual tent site. Otherwise, self-contained stoves only.

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

Little Todd Campground is located in Little Todd, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Minong Ridge 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.

Little Todd campground is located on the north shore of Isle Royale off of the Minong Ridge Trail. The trail leading to the campground is challenging and involves a river crossing with a good chance of getting wet. This backcountry campground includes four individual tent sites and vault toilets. The campground is located on the Little Todd inlet and includes a rocky beach. Each campsite has an individual fire ring. Views of the Canadian Shoreline can be viewed from each site.

Lake Superior waves lapping the rocky shoreline of Little Todd Harbor.
NPS / Katie Keller
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive · Houghton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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