ISRO
Lakeside Campground
$10/night
Lakeside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Isle Royale. The campground has 40 sites, restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Make reservations at Recreation.gov — sites book out weeks ahead.
Fee $10/night
Toilets Vault Toilets - seasonal
Showers Hot showers - year round
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - limited
Camp Store Yes
Dump Station No
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
Sites must be reserved online at Recreation.gov. Reservations open 6 months in advance. A limited number of walk-up sites may be available day-of.
Book on Recreation.gov →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: (911) 320-4539
Email: isro_camping@nps.gov