Isle Royale National Park - Michigan
Photo of Isle Royale National Park courtesy NPS
Wolves and moose, the wild North Woods forest, everchanging weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park. This wilderness archipelago is 45 miles long and nine miles wide at its widest point. The park encompasses a total area of 850 square miles including submerged lands which extends four and a half miles out into Lake Superior. The archipelago is composed of many parallel ridges resulting from ancient lava flows which were tilted and glaciated. Isle Royale has 165 miles of scenic hiking trails and 36 campgrounds for backpackers and recreational boaters. There is excellent fishing, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks, ancient copper mining sites, and plenty of spots to observe wildlife. Roadless Isle Royale is accessible only by boat or float plane. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed within park boundaries, which extend 4.5 miles into Lake Superior from the outermost land areas of the park. Isle Royale is relatively untouched by direct outside influences and serves as a living laboratory and United States Biosphere Reserve.
Have you visited Isle Royale National Park?
- Do you have a favorite campsite or one to avoid?
- What is your favorite trail?
- How is the food at the restaurant, any favorites?
- Any fishing tips, bait, location or types of fish?
- If you have stayed at a hotel at this park what do you like or dislike about it?
Facilities available at Isle Royale National Park:
Isle Royale National Park website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: ISRO_ParkInfo@nps.gov
Phone numbers
Visitor Information 906-482-0984
Address
Isle Royale National Park
800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1895
