McCargoe Cove Campground

Overview

McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Sites

12 campsites

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

906-482-0984

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around McCargoe Cove 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 · 0.1 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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• Indian Portage TrailHike · 10.3 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Greenstone Ridge TrailHike · 39.9 mi long · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Richie TrailHike · 1.8 mi long · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Harbor TrailHike · 10.3 mi long · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Daisy Farm TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 3.8 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Rivers and rafting

• Portage from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone LakePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 0.3 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 · 1.4 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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• Portage from Lake Livermore to Lake LeSagePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 1.9 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

• Pine MountainPeak · 902 ft · 0.9 mi from camp

  A peak along Minong Ridge Trail.

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• Mount SiskiwitPeak · 1,181 ft · 4.2 mi from camp

  A peak near Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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• Suzys CaveCave · 9.5 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout LouiseViewpoint · 11.7 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.