Isle Royale National Park
State: Michigan
Size: 571,790 acres
Topography: Island, Forested, Lake
Peak Season: Summer
Nearest Airport: Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) – Ferry/Seaplane Required
Nearest Town: Houghton, MI / Marquette, MI / Copper Harbor
Top 5 Hikes
Greenstone Ridge Trail
Rock Harbor Trail
Minong Ridge Trail
Feldtmann Lake Trail
Stoll Trail
Points Of Interest
Rock Harbor: The park’s main harbor, offering boat access, kayaking, and a popular starting point for wilderness adventures.
Windigo: A remote area on the island, known for its rugged beauty and opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Scoville Point: A popular hiking trail offering spectacular views of the island’s rugged coastline and the surrounding waters.
Voyageur II: A boat tour offering an opportunity to explore the island’s coastline and spot wildlife like moose and wolves.
Recreational Opporunities
Backpacking – One of the most remote backpacking destinations in the U.S.
Kayaking & Canoeing – Paddle along rugged Lake Superior shorelines.
Wildlife Viewing – Home to moose, wolves, and rare boreal species.
Scuba Diving – Explore shipwrecks in Lake Superior’s clear waters.
Fishing – A remote fishing paradise for lake trout and northern pike.
Camping
Rock Harbor Campground – Frontcountry, seasonal with water, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
Daisy Farm Campground – Frontcountry, seasonal, located near the water with restrooms.
Backcountry Camping – Permits required; dispersed campsites along trails.