Rock Harbor Campground
48.1454, -88.4893 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor Trails. Additional fees for boats to stay overnight at marina. Stay Limit: 1 night from June 1 – September 21 annually. Shelters: 9 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-12’. 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
No fee for small-party camping. A free overnight permit is required.
3 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.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - year round
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Laundry
- Yes - seasonal
- Showers
- Hot - Seasonal · Coin-Operated - Seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal · Composting Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- No Roads
- Classification
- Developed Campground
No wheelchair access in campground. Paths surrounding marina and Lodge area are accessible.
Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible. Other facilities in the general Rock Harbor area (associated with the Lodge) are accessible.
Self-contained stoves only.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin 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- 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. Treated water supply available. 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.
Rock Harbor Campground is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale, off of the Rock Harbor and Tobin Harbor Trails. Additional fees for boats to stay overnight at marina. The consecutive stay limit is one night effective June 1 – September 21 annually. This harborside campground offers eleven individual tent sites, nine shelters, and three group tent sites. The Rock Harbor Visitor Center, Rock Harbor Comfort Station, and the Rock Harbor Lodge are all easily accessible from the campground.
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