Belle Isle Campground

Overview

A campground located on Belle Isle, in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can use dock for overnight stays. Stay Limit: 5 nights, effective 6/1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 13’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

7 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

906-482-0984

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Belle Isle Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike to Suzy's CaveHike · 2-6 Hours · 3.5 mi from camp

  Discover Suzy’s Cave, a wave-washed cliff and an inland sea arch, found on Isle Royale’s eastern end. National Park Service

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• Stoll Memorial Trail (Scoville Point)Hike · 1-6 Hours · 4.8 mi from camp

  Memorial Trail is a relatively easy hiking trail that captures the majesty of Lake Superior and engages with the wilderness character of Isle Royale National Park. National Park Service

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• Explore Raspberry IslandHike · 2-6 Hours · 5.1 mi from camp

  Take a leisurely walk along a boardwalk through the spruce bog on Raspberry Island accessible by private boat, vessel rental, or a tour on the MV SANDY from Rock Harbor on Isle Royale’s… National Park Service

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• Greenstone Ridge TrailHike · 39.9 mi long · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Lane Cove TrailHike · 2.2 mi long · 1.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Mount Franklin TrailHike · 1.9 mi long · 2.0 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Tobin HarborPaddling and rafting · 3-6 Hours · 5.5 mi from camp

  Embark on a serene paddle in Tobin Harbor, on the east end of Isle Royale National Park. National Park Service

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• Portage from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone LakePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 7.5 mi from camp

  Enter the island's interior by portaging from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone Lake. National Park Service

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• Portage from Chickenbone Lake to Lake LivermorePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 8.2 mi from camp

  The portage between Chickenbone Lake and Lake Livermore is a short and steep 0.2 miles. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Mount OjibwayPeak · 1,132 ft · 3.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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• Ransom HillPeak · 873 ft · 4.0 mi from camp

  A peak near Daisy Farm Trail.

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• Suzys CaveCave · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout LouiseViewpoint · 4.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.