Sunrise on the beach at Daisy Farm Campground
Shelters are popular camping spots on Isle Royale.
An example of a Daisy Farm Campground tent site.

Daisy Farm Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Isle Royale National Park typically reopens in mid-April and operates through late October. Reservations for the 2026 season will become available in late winter or early spring 2026.

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

Daisy Farm Campground is Isle Royale's largest and most popular backcountry campground, located in the protected waters of Rock Harbor Channel. The campground sits at the intersection of three major trails: the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway Trail, making it an ideal base for exploring the island's wilderness. With 16 three-sided shelters and several tent sites, the campground accommodates 25 total sites, though most are first-come, first-served. Three group sites are available by advance reservation for parties of 7 or more. The campground features a seasonally staffed ranger station, vault toilets, non-potable water, food storage lockers, and a dock suitable for overnight boat moorage with 9-foot depth under normal conditions. Due to wolf activity on the east end of the island, strict food storage guidelines are in effect. Access is by foot, canoe, kayak, or private boat only. During peak season from June 1 through Labor Day, a 3-night stay limit is enforced. The remote island location requires self-contained cooking stoves, as ground fires are not permitted.

Directions

Daisy Farm Campground is located in Rock Harbor Channel at the intersection of the Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, and Mount Ojibway Trails. Accessible only by foot, canoe, kayak, or private boat.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed No
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0 - $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email isro_parkinfo@nps.gov
Phone +1 (906) 482-0984

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Photos

Sunrise on the beach at Daisy Farm Campground
Shelters are popular camping spots on Isle Royale.
An example of a Daisy Farm Campground tent site.

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