Grace Island Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Isle Royale National Park operates April 16 through October 31 annually and is closed November 1 through April 15 due to extreme winter weather. All shelters are first-come, first-served with a 3-night consecutive stay limit from June 1 through Labor Day. A free overnight permit is required.
About
Grace Island Campground occupies a small island outside Washington Harbor on the remote southwest corner of Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. This primitive backcountry campground is accessible exclusively by canoe, kayak, or private boat. The campground features two shelters available first-come, first-served, with a dock for overnight boat mooring at depths of 2-4 feet under normal conditions. Facilities are minimal: seasonal composting toilets are available, but there is no potable water. Campers must collect lake water and treat it through filtering and chemical treatment before drinking. All trash must be packed out. Campfires are prohibited; only self-contained camp stoves are permitted. A free overnight permit is required for all visitors, and the $7 per person daily entrance fee applies. From June 1 through Labor Day, a consecutive stay limit of 3 nights applies. The terrain is uneven and rough throughout, with no accessible facilities. Pets are prohibited anywhere in Isle Royale National Park, including on boats within park boundaries.
Directions
Grace Island Campground is located on Grace Island, outside of Washington Harbor, on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. Access is by canoe, kayak, or private boat only.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $7 |
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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