Caribou Island Campground

Overview

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

3 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

906-482-0984

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Caribou Island 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 · 3.7 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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• Rock Harbor TrailHike · 10.3 mi long · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Explore Raspberry IslandHike · 2-6 Hours · 5.5 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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• Stoll Memorial Trail (Scoville Point)Hike · 1-6 Hours · 5.5 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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• Greenstone Ridge TrailHike · 39.9 mi long · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Mount Ojibway TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 1.1 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Tobin HarborPaddling and rafting · 3-6 Hours · 6.5 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 · 6.5 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 · 6.6 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

• Ransom HillPeak · 873 ft · 1.6 mi from camp

  A peak near Daisy Farm Trail.

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• Mount OjibwayPeak · 1,132 ft · 1.9 mi from camp

  A peak along Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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• Suzys CaveCave · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout LouiseViewpoint · 6.3 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.