Photo: NPS Photo / Paul Brown

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Intermediate Lake Campground

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

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About Intermediate Lake

Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake. Intermediate Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Richie or a .4 mile portage from Siskiwit Lake. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat access.

Photos

Calm waters of a small lake greet the bow of an overturned canoe with paddles resting against it.
Intermediate Lake is a small lake between Lake Richie and Siskiwit Lake · Mike Ausema

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Slight Chance Snow Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Overnight
31°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Thu, Nov 12
Day
35°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
29°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
30°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
38°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.