Hay Bay Campground

Overview

Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-7’. Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

1 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

906-482-0984

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hay Bay 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

• Minong Ridge TrailHike · 26.4 mi long · 2-6 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Hike to the Minong Ridge Overlook and enjoy views of Isle Royale's west end, Lake Superior, and the Canadian shoreline to the north. National Park Service

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• Greenstone Ridge TrailHike · 39.9 mi long · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Island Mine TrailHike · 4.8 mi long · 3.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Ishpeming TrailHike · 7.2 mi long · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Feldtmann Ridge TrailHike · 10.1 mi long · 4.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Walk the Windigo Nature TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 10.1 mi from camp

  Walk the Windigo Nature Trail and immerse yourself in the deciduous forest on the western end of Isle Royale. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle Washington CreekPaddling and rafting · 1-3 Hours · 9.9 mi from camp

  Paddle Washington Creek, located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park. National Park Service

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• Portage from Lake Richie to Chippewa HarborPaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 13.5 mi from camp

  The portage between Lake Richie and Chippewa Harbor is 1.2 miles and connects to the island's exterior. National Park Service

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• Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSagePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 13.6 mi from camp

  Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSage and travel over the Greenstone Ridge along the Indian Portage Trail. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Mount DesorPeak · 1,371 ft · 3.6 mi from camp

  Mount Desor is the tallest mountain within Isle Royale National Park. Wikipedia

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• Sugar MountainPeak · 1,329 ft · 5.3 mi from camp

  A peak along Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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• Grace Creek OverlookViewpoint · 11.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Feldtmann Lake Trail.

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• Suzys CaveCave · 24.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoeing at Grand PortageSkiing and snowshoeing · 34.6 mi from camp

  Ask at the front desk to check out a pair of historic snowshoes for the day. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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.