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Caribou Island Campground

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

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About Caribou Island

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 10’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Photos

Aerial view of West Caribou Island surrounded by the blue waters of Lake Superior.
West Caribou Island is a popular campground for boaters. · NPS Paul Brown
View of West Caribou Island shoreline surrounded by blue water.
West Caribou Island is a popular destination for boaters. · NPS / Paul Brown
Caribou Island sign with shelter in the distance behind trees.
Caribou Island Shelter #1 · NPS / Mike Ausema
Rock Harbor Channel in the distance through trees with a shelter on the left side.
Caribou Island is a popular boater campground · NPS / Alan West

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
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
32°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
33°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
35°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. Fires in community fire ring 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.