Visiting the shoreline, Isle Royale National Park / NPS-Eva DiDonato

Come Friday you'll have more places to visit and explore at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, as campgrounds, trails, and visitor centers open.

Campgrounds, docks, and trails will be open, with the exception of North Desor campground and the Minong Trail from the Hatchet Lake junction to the East Huginnin Trail junction. Additionally, the Houghton, Rock Harbor, and Windigo visitor centers will open. Island visitor centers will have reduced hours, reduced capacities, and limited services. 

• Visitors should pay entrance fees in advance at www.pay.gov. 
• Boater overnight permits will be issued by phone and email from the Houghton visitor center.  
• Backcountry camping permits for seaplane passengers will be issued on the island upon arrival.  
• Call 906-482-0984 or email [email protected] for more information.   

Beginning Saturday, Isle Royale Seaplanes will resume operations and provide visitor transportation to the park from Hancock, Michigan, and Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Beginning July 1, gasoline and diesel fuel for boaters will be sold at Rock Harbor and Windigo. Rock Harbor Dockside Store will open with a very limited selection of camping food and supplies. With public health in mind, the following facilities and services will remain closed for the summer:

• North Desor campground.
• Minong Trail from Hatchet Lake junction to East Huginnin Trail junction. 
• Rock Harbor Lodge: Lakeside Lodge, Housekeeping Cabins, Gift Shop, Lighthouse Restaurant, Greenstone Grill, Marina (with the exception of fuel sales), fishing charters, sightseeing tours, and water taxi service. 
• Windigo Store, Marina, and Camper cabins. 
• Passenger ferry service to the island remains suspended.