Pickerel Cove Campground

Overview

Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park. Canoe/kayak access from Pickerel Cove or via .1 mile portage from Lake Superior. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No dock for boats.

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 Pickerel 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 · 3.6 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 · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Hike to Suzy's CaveHike · 2-6 Hours · 6.3 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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• Daisy Farm TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 2.1 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Mount Ojibway TrailHike · 1.7 mi long · 2.4 mi from campShow on map
• Stoll Memorial Trail (Scoville Point)Hike · 1-6 Hours · 8.0 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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Rivers and rafting

• Portage from McCargoe Cove to Chickenbone LakePaddling and rafting · 1 Day · 4.0 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 · 4.8 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 · 5.3 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 OjibwayPeak · 1,132 ft · 2.4 mi from camp

  A peak along Greenstone Ridge Trail.

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• Ransom HillPeak · 873 ft · 2.8 mi from camp

  A peak near Daisy Farm Trail.

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• Suzys CaveCave · 6.4 mi from campShow on map
• Lookout LouiseViewpoint · 8.3 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.