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Isle Royale National ParkSailboats at dock in Snug Harbor on the northeastern end of the Island.
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Isle Royale National Park
Group Camping

Advance reservations are required for group camping parties. A group is a party of 7-10 individuals, including leaders. No group may be larger than 10 people. If your party exceeds 10, you must split into two groups, each independent and traveling on completely separate itineraries. To make a Group Camping Reservation, click here. To view the Group Camping Brochure, click here. To view the Group Camping Trail Mileage, click here.

  • Groups are required to follow a set travel itinerary based on campsites that have been reserved.
  • A non-refundable processing fee of $25 is charged for each permit issued.
  • A user fee of $4.00 per person per day applies to all visitors 12 years of age and older.
  • No one organization can have more than 20 people on the Island at any given time and cannot exceed 80 visitors per year.
  • Commercial groups must obtain a Commercial Use Authorization or Special Use Permit issued by Isle Royale National Park for the current season.


Areal view of the Rock of Ages Lighthouse on a sunny day with few clouds.  

Did You Know?
Rock of Ages Lighthouse contained a second-order Fresnel lens which was the largest sized lens on the Great Lakes. View this magnificent lens at the Windigo Visitor Center.

Last Updated: May 10, 2008 at 20:00 EST