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Belle Isle Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Isle Royale National Park reopens April 16, 2026. First-come, first-served with 5-night stay limit from June 1 through Labor Day. Free overnight permit required.

About

Belle Isle Campground sits on Belle Isle in Belle Harbor on the remote northeast end of Isle Royale National Park, accessible only by water. This wilderness campground features 6 shelters available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservation system. Boaters can use the dock for overnight stays, which typically has a depth of 13 feet under normal conditions. The campground operates seasonally with composting toilets and non-potable water available during the season. A community fire ring is provided, though self-contained stoves are recommended. Each site includes food storage lockers as part of new guidelines to reduce human-wildlife interactions, particularly with wolves. A 5-night consecutive stay limit is enforced from June 1 through Labor Day. Camping is free but requires a free overnight permit. Pets are not allowed in the park, and quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT. The campground has unpaved, uneven, rough surfaces throughout and facilities are not accessible. Due to the remote location in Lake Superior, visitors should be prepared for unpredictable weather and any conditions.

Directions

Belle Isle Campground is accessible only by canoe, kayak, or private boat. Located in Belle Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale. Detailed boating directions and information available at nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm. Note that USCG navigational buoys may not be in place until mid-June.

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