Photo: NPS Photo / Paul Brown

← Isle Royale National Park · Camping

Island Mine Campground

6 sites · $25 · Reservable + first come · No RVs

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About Island Mine

Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

Photos

A small clearing covered in leaves surrounded by trees in fall color.
Island Mine Campground has a small stream that provides water except in hot, dry summers. · NPS / Jenna Behnke
A hike sits on a fallen log surrounded by the forest in fall color. Leaves litter the ground.
Island Mine Campground is full of color in the fall. · NPS / Jenna Behnke

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
30°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Day
34°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
27°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
36°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
29°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
30°F
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Sun, Nov 15
Day
36°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. Campfire rings or standing grills provided. 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.