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South Lake Desor Campground

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

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About South Lake Desor

South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Access: Foot

Photos

Aerial view of the blue waters of Lake Desor surrounded by a green hardwood forest.
Lake Desor is the second largest inland lake at Isle Royale National Park. · NPS / Paul Brown
Soft sunset at South Lake Desor Campground.
South Lake Desor Campground is a great place for sunsets. · NPS / Katie Keller
A tent on a bare patch of ground surrounded by trees at South Desor Campground.
A tent site at South Desor Campground · NPS / Katie Keller

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
33°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
31°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
37°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
34°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.