Isle Royale National Park

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View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.

About Isle Royale National Park

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.

Quick Facts

State Michigan
Designation National Park
State Code MI
Weather Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you…

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $7.00

$7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.

Operating Hours

Isle Royale National Park is open annually from April 16 to October 31. Transportation services are offered from May to September. The island and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors from November 1 to April 15 due to extreme winter weather conditions and for the safety and protection of visitors. This closure extends 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the island. Park headquarters during the winter is in Houghton, Michigan. Summer headquarters is located at Mott Island on Isle Royale.

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Activities

Arts and Culture Astronomy Stargazing Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Group Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Dining Flying Guided Tours Boat Tour Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Paddling Canoeing Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Junior Ranger Program SCUBA Diving Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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