US Forest ServiceFree
Isle Royale Primitive Camp MI
Isle Royale NP, Houghton MI, Michigan896 ft🗓 Jun-Sep
About this site
NPS boat-in primitive camping on Isle Royale. Wolf and moose island, no vehicles, pure wilderness.
Peak season temperatures
65°F
Avg high
54°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Common MerganserRed-breasted MerganserBlack-capped ChickadeeAmerican Herring GullCanada GooseAmerican Red SquirrelCanada JayMoose
Activities
BackpackingKayakingWildlife watching
Amenities
Lean-toVault toilet
Site types
Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Jun-Sep
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 896 ft
- Peak temps
- 54°–65°F
- Rating
- 5
- Coordinates
- 48.0034, -88.8534
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