Moskey Basin Campground

10 sitesReservable & first-comeIn Isle Royale National Park
Soft sunset with small moon visible at Moskey Basin Campground.
Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets can be viewed from Moskey Basin Campground. · NPS / Katie Keller
Campsites
10
How to get a site
Reservable & first-come
RVs
Not allowed
Fee
Free
Coordinates
48.0630, -88.6452
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48.0630, -88.6452 · Park boundary: National Park Service

Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel or via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

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

2
Tent-only
2
Group
10
Walk or boat in
6
Other
2 reservable8 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 and shelters 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
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
Limited Development Campground
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

Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor 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.

Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails. Consecutive night stay limit is three nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Two individual tent sites, six shelters, and two group tent sites are available. Normal conditions at the dock are 8’. Boats are permitted to overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie. Scenic sunrises viewing available.

Campground shelter on the water's edge surrounded by trees.
NPS / Mike Ausema
Large dirt clearing surrounded by trees with a picnic table.
NPS / Lori Honrath
Blue sky, calm water, rock shoreline in foreground.
NPS / Lori Honrath
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive · Houghton, MI 49931
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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