Isle Royale National Park
Closure Caution Information See 6 current alerts
Current alerts (6)
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Closure
Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds
Due to increased human-wildlife interactions and food storage concerns, individual tent sites and group sites at Three Mile, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin, and Caribou Island Campgrounds are currently closed. Tent and hammock camping are not permitted anywhere within the campground. Off-trail camping zones 10, 11, 12, 13, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 are closed. Shelters remain open. Closed areas will be patrolled to ensure compliance.
More from the park: Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds
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Caution
Island Mine Campground Stream Low
The stream has very little water flow. Campers should bring enough water to Island Mine or plan on collecting water along your route.
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Caution
Harmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake
Blooms are tested for toxin levels and monitored. Toxin levels are consistently low on Isle Royale. It is not recommended to filter water in any areas where there is surface scum, strong odors, or other evidence of a significant bloom. Blooms move around depending on wind and rain – filter water from places where blooms are not present or a different water source. It is low risk to filter water from relatively clear areas of an impacted water source.
More from the park: Harmful Algal Blooms Occurring in Lake Richie and Intermediate Lake
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Information
Boat Fuel Unavailable
Fuel for boaters will not be available from September 13 through October 31 except for emergencies only. Boaters are encouraged to bring extra fuel in containers.
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Information
All Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor.
All backpacks must be stored in backpack storage areas at Three Mile and Rock Harbor campgrounds. All food and scented items are to be in the Food Storage Lockers. Containers should be kept in the Food Storage Locker when space allows or near the Food Storage Locker, do not store in tents.
More from the park: All Backpacks Must be in Storage Area at Three Mile and Rock Harbor.
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Food Storage Regulations in Effect
Proper food storage is required on Isle Royale. All food, trash, scented items, cooking supplies, cooking utensils, and fish/fish parts must be stored properly. To learn more about food storage and to learn how to properly store your food, trash, and scented items, click "more."
Hours
Isle Royale National Park Open Season (April 16 through October 31)
| Every day | All Day |
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Coming up:
- Nov 1 – Apr 15: Annual Winter Closure (November 1 to April 15) (closed)
Isle Royale National Park is open annually from April 16 to October 31. Transportation services are offered from May to September. The island and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors from November 1 to April 15 due to extreme winter weather conditions and for the safety and protection of visitors. This closure extends 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the island. Park headquarters during the winter is in Houghton, Michigan. Summer headquarters is located at Mott Island on Isle Royale.
Visitor centers
Houghton Visitor Center
Houghton Visitor Center
| Monday – Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Saturday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Sep 21 – Oct 31: Fall Hours
- Nov 1 – Apr 14: Annual Winter Closure (closed)
April 15 - May 24: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00pm
May 26 - September 20: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm EDT
September 21 - October 31: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00pm, Closed Federal Holidays
November 1 - April 14: Closed
Rock Harbor Visitor Center
Rock Harbor Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Sep 20 – Jun 8: Winter Closure and Shoulder Season Hours (closed)
Rock Harbor Visitor Center is open daily during July and August. For visiting during May, June, and September, contact the park for updated hours at (906) 482-0984. Rock Harbor's annual winter closure is from mid-September through early June
Windigo Visitor Center
Windigo Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Sep 20 – Jun 8: Winter Closure and Shoulder Season Hours (closed)
Windigo Visitor Center is open daily during July and August. For visiting during May, June, and September, contact the park for updated hours at (906) 482-0984. Windigo's annual winter closure is from mid-September through early June
About this park
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.