Pickerel Cove Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $0.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 1 to April 15
- Sites
- 1 total · 0 reservable · 1 first come
- Phone
- (906) 482-0984
- Coordinates
- 48.1245, -88.6522
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is Pickerel Cove Campground free?
No. Pickerel Cove Campground charges $0.00.
Can I bring an RV to Pickerel Cove Campground?
Pickerel Cove Campground has 1 sites on record. 0 sites are reservable and 1 are first come.
When is Pickerel Cove 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 Pickerel Cove Campground?
Pickerel Cove Campground is located in Pickerel Cove on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park.
What is the weather like at Pickerel Cove 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 Pickerel Cove Campground?
All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Self-contained stoves only. 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
- Birch Island Campground1.8 mi
- Daisy Farm Campground3.4 mi
- Belle Isle Campground3.6 mi
- McCargoe Cove Campground3.7 mi
- East Chickenbone Campground4.0 mi
- Caribou Island Campground4.2 mi
- Moskey Basin Campground4.3 mi
- Lane Cove Campground4.6 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.
