Plan Your Visit

Where to Begin?

Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. It is only accessible by ferry, seaplane, or private watercraft. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. Make the most of your visit by using these basic information resources:

 
Basic Information
The Houghton Visitor Center building is surrounded by parking lot next to a body of water.
Start planning your island adventure here.
Read The Greenstone
A newspaper banner reading "The Greenstone."
The Greenstone newspaper is your one stop shop for planning your trip to Isle Royale.
Eating & Sleeping
An orange tent sits at a wooded campsite facing Lake Superior.
Find your home in the island wilderness
Things to Do
Multiple sailboats are docked around a large, wooden dock.
Explore all the land and water activities the park offers.
Maps
cropped image of the official Isle Royale National Park map
Trip Planning and Area Guides
Safety is Your Responsibility
A group of park rangers carry an injured hiker on a litter across a rocky ridge.
Plan ahead and prepare for hazardous conditions and situations prior to your trip.

Last updated: April 28, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Phone:

906 482-0984

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