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Lake Richie Canoe Campground

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

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About Lake Richie Canoe

Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie. Canoe/kayak access via the .6 mile portage from Intermediate Lake, the 1.2 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor, the 2.0 mile portage from Moskey Basin, and the .6 mile portage from Lake LeSage. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1st – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Photos

From the water, a view of the distant shoreline where the Lake Richie Canoe Campsite is located.
Paddling to Lake Richie Canoe Campsite · NPS / Mike Ausema
From the water, a view of the shoreline with evergreen trees, bare rock, and blue sky.
A quiet place to spend a night. · NPS / Mike Ausema
Lake Richie Canoe Campsite with sign post in foreground, tent surrounded by trees in distance.
Lake Richie Canoe Campsite is one of the most remote campsites in the park. · NPS / 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
34°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
32°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
33°F
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
40°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.