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Birch Island Campground

2 sites · Free · First come, first served · No RVs

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About Birch Island

Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Photos

Birch Island Campground shelter visible across water through tress with a blue sky overhead.
Birch Island Campground from the water. · Yeva Cifor

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Overnight
34°F
Cloudy
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Day
35°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
32°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
39°F
Partly Sunny
Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Isle Royale National Park is a remote archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior. To make the most of your visit, it is necessary that you plan ahead and prepare. Be aware that many services and items that are available on the mainland are not available at Isle Royale. Due to the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior and its effect on island weather, be prepared for any and all weather conditions.

Rules

All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Self-contained stoves only. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT/ 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. CDT. Fishing licenses are not required for inland lakes and streams on the island. However, Michigan size, season, and possession limits still apply. Only barbless hooks and artificial lures and flies may be used on inland lakes and streams. A State of Michigan fishing license is required to fish in the waters of Lake Superior.

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.