ISRO
Lakeside Campground
$10–$15/night
Lakeside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Isle Royale. The campground has 92 sites, restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee $10–$15/night
Toilets Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers Cold only - seasonal
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - limited
Camp Store Yes
Dump Station Yes
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
Lakeside Campground is first-come, first-served only. No advance reservation is accepted. Sites typically fill by midday during 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: (796) 931-5586
Email: isro_camping@nps.gov