ISRO
Lakeside Campground
· Source: NPS Recreation.gov
$10/night
Lakeside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Isle Royale. The campground has 55 sites, restroom facilities, and drinking water access. Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee $10/night
Toilets Vault Toilets - year round
Showers None
Drinking Water Drinking Water
Cell Signal Yes - seasonal
Camp Store No
Dump Station Yes
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 late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (391) 284-7072
Email: isro_camping@nps.gov