Photo: NPS Photo / Paul Brown

← Isle Royale National Park · Camping

Malone Bay Campground

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

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About Malone Bay

Malone Bay Campground is located in Malone Bay, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Ishpeming Trail. Boats can overnight at dock. A ranger station, information station, and dock can be found just further east of the campground. The ranger station is not always staffed. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 5 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-6’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Photos

View of the blue waters of Malone Bay from the shoreline.
Malone Bay Campground is a popular spot on the south shore of the park. · NPS / Paul Brown
A shelter sits on the Lake Superior shoreline.
Malone Bay Campground has shelters that overlook Lake Superior · NPS / Val Martin
Trail in a field to two shelters along the forest's edge.
There are 5 shelters and no small-party tent sites at Malone Bay Campground. · NPS / Val Martin

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
33°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
35°F
Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
34°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
35°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. 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.