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Pickerel Cove Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Houghton · Michigan · Isle Royale National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Isle Royale National Park |
| Location | Houghton · Michigan · Isle Royale National Park · 48.12452, -88.65218 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (906) 482-0984 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park. Canoe/kayak access from Pickerel Cove or via .1 mile portage from Lake Superior.
Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No dock for boats.
Directions, from the listing
Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park.
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Trip Card — Pickerel Cove Campground
Houghton · Michigan · Isle Royale National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Houghton · Michigan · Isle Royale National Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258918 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.