ISRO
Lakeside Campground
$25/night
Lakeside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Isle Royale. The campground has 95 sites, restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee $25/night
Toilets Vault Toilets - year round
Showers None
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - seasonal
Camp Store No
Dump Station No
Firewood for Sale Yes
Reservations
No reservation system. Arrive early during peak season — the campground fills most summer weekends.
Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open year-round, subject to weather and road conditions.
Contact
Phone: (993) 319-5817
Email: isro_camping@nps.gov