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Washington Creek Campground

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

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About Washington Creek

Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, and Greenstone Ridge Trails. The Windigo Visitor Center, Windigo Store, and Windigo Comfort Station are all accessible from the campground. Boats can stay at Windigo Dock (average depth at dock 4'-20') or stay and walk .3 miles to campground. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – September 21 annually Shelters: 10 Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Photos

Aerial view of the winding Washington Creek surrounded by a green forest.
Washington Creek is a popular spot to look for moose. · NPS / Paul Brown
Tent campsite; sign post with bare patch of ground and picnic table surrounded by trees.ounded by tr
Washington Creek Campground has more shelter sites than tent sites. · NPW / Uwe Konopka
Tents pitched in a tent site with a picnic table; all surrounded by trees.
Where will you pitch your tent? · NPS / Margaret Barse
Wooden shelter for camping with a picnic table.
A shelter in Washingington Creek Campground · NPS / Margaret Barse

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
32°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Day
35°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Cloudy
Thu, Nov 12
Night
29°F
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Fri, Nov 13
Night
31°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Day
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Sat, Nov 14
Night
32°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. Treated water supply. 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.