• A mid-afternoon veiw down the expanse of Isle Royale National Park. Photo taken from the Mount Ojibway Fire Tower.

    Isle Royale

    National Park Michigan

Your Invitation to a Superior Wilderness Experience!

Explore a rugged, isolated island where wolves and moose abound, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime

Features

  • RANGER III dock at Park Headquarters at Mott Island

    National Park's Ship, RANGER III

    The largest ship which provides transporation to to the island and is also the largest piece of moving equipment owned by the National Park Service.

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  • Boater heads west in the Rock Harbor Channel

    Boater Camping Permit Request

    Use this site when requesting an on-line, fax, or mailed-in boater permit for campsites, anchorages, or dock space. Instructions and form are on link.

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  • Five different services provide transporation to Isle Royale National Park.

    Transportation Services to the Island Wilderness

    Five different services provide transporation to Isle Royale National Park: two are from Grand Portage, Minnesota and three depart from Michigan.

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  • Group Camping Brochure Cover

    Group Camping Reservation Request

    Advance reservations are required for groups of seven to ten people. To make a reservation click on the link below.

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  • Zebra Mussel on the bottom of a Lake Superior harbor.

    Emergency Response Guide - Handling Ballast Water

    A guide to aid incident responders handling ships with high risk ballast water which maybe laden with non-indigenous species and harmful pathogens.

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  • The South American makes a special trip to Mott Island for the park's dedication, August 27, 1946.

    Cultrual Resouce Management Plan

    The plan will address the general management, preservation, public use, and interpretation of cultural resources island-wide.

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  • Rock Harbor Lodge, located on the island's northeast side is the only full service lodging facility.

    Rock Harbor Lodge Complex

    Offering 60 lodge rooms and 20 housekeeping cabins on the island's northeast side. On the southwest side two rustic cabins will be available.

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  • The logo for the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association.

    Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association

    A member supported organization which publishes and sells educational products. Funds raised are reinvested to support research and interpretation.

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  • Selection of brochures for Isle Royale National Park

    Brochures, Handouts, and Park Newspaper

    Looking for a copy of the "Rock Harbor Area Guide", trail milage handout, or the park newspaper, "The Greenstone"? You will find these and many more.

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Did You Know?

Areal view of the Island's northshore.

Isle Royale was designated as a Biosphere Reserve on February 17, 1981.  It is part of a program designed to protect examples of the different ecosystems of the world and to encourage research.  It was chosen for its unspoiled nature and represents the northern lake forest biome.