Island Mine Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 1 to April 15
- Sites
- 6 total · 2 reservable · 4 first come
- Phone
- (906) 482-0984
- Coordinates
- 47.9302, -89.0400
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot
From the managing agency.
Is Island Mine Campground free?
No. Island Mine Campground charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Island Mine Campground?
Island Mine Campground has 6 sites on record. 2 sites are reservable and 4 are first come.
When is Island Mine Campground open?
The season on record runs November 1 to April 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Island Mine Campground?
The Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails junction, off of the Island Mine Trail.
What is the weather like at Island Mine Campground?
Isle Royale National Park is a remote archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior. To make the most of your visit, it is necessary that you plan ahead and prepare. Be aware that many services and items that are available on the mainland are not available at Isle Royale. Due to the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior and its effect on island weather, be prepared for any and all weather conditions.
What are the rules at Island Mine Campground?
All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Campfire rings or standing grills provided. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT/ 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. CDT. Fishing licenses are not required for inland lakes and streams on the island. However, Michigan size, season, and possession limits still apply. Only barbless hooks and artificial lures and flies may be used on inland lakes and streams. A State of Michigan fishing license is required to fish in the waters of Lake Superior.
Nearby
- Siskiwit Bay Campground3.3 mi
- North Desor Campground4.1 mi
- South Lake Desor Campground4.2 mi
- Hay Bay Campground4.6 mi
- Washington Creek Campground5.4 mi
- Huginnin Cove Campground6.3 mi
- Beaver Island Campground6.5 mi
- Little Todd Campground8.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
