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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel conditions at times. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Windchills will fall into the -15F to -25F range this morning.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Keweenaw and Northern Houghton Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
New Food Storage Guidelines to Reduce Human - Wildlife Interactions
In response to wolves accessing human food and garbage in and around Rock Harbor and campgrounds located on the east end of the island, new food storage guidelines to ensure the safety of visitors and wildlife are in effect.
Malone Bay Campground Shelters Closed Nights of July 29 - August 1, 2025
On these dates, the Malone Bay shelters are reserved for Agaaming Aki tribal summer youth camp. Isle Royale is within the traditional homelands of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The 2 group sites at Malone Bay will remain open.
Duncan Bay Narrows Campground Closed Nights of August 1 - August 5, 2025
On these dates, Duncan Bay Narrows campground will be closed for shelter and privy maintenance.
USCG Navigational Buoys Not in Water Until Mid-June
Boaters: Due to USCG season start-up delays, navigational buoys are not in Lake Superior waters around Isle Royale. Use caution around navigational channels. Buoys are estimated to be put in place by mid-June.
2025 RANGER III Parking Area Construction Notice: Carpool When Possible
Houghton city will be doing construction work that affects the upper, non-gated lot for most of the 2025 summer season. Parking may become limited in the NPS available lots. To help with available parking, when possible, please carpool.
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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| isro_parkinfo@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (906) 482-0984 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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