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Birch Island Campground
NPSNational Park Service — Houghton · Minnesota · Isle Royale National Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Isle Royale National Park |
| Location | Houghton · Minnesota · Isle Royale National Park · 48.11011, -88.68562 · 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
Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock.
Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
Directions, from the listing
Birch Island Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm .
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Trip Card — Birch Island Campground
Houghton · Minnesota · Isle Royale National Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Houghton · Minnesota · 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/258892 · 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 Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.