Trip Ideas

Day Trips

Don't have time for an overnight visit? Explore for the day!
Backpacking Trips

Discover backpacking routes at Isle Royale.
Paddle and Portage Interior Lakes

Plan a paddling trip to experience the island's interior lakes.

Trip Planning Tool Kit

First Timer Guide

Start planning your trip for 2023
How to Travel to Isle Royale

Multiple ferries and a seaplane service transport visitors to the park.
Where to Stay

Find your home in the island wilderness.
Middle Island Passage
Pay Fees Before You Go

Isle Royale is cashless. Only credit & debit cards will be accepted on-island. Pay entrance fees prior to island departure.
Maps and Brochures

Familiarize yourself with park locations and features.
Overnight Camping & Boater Permits

Learn what type of permit you may need based on the trip activities you have planned.