Isle Royale National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
United States National Park on Isle Royale in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
About Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale is a wilderness preserve first, a sanctuary for those seeking to experience it second, and a travel destination third. Although it accommodates all of these uses, that's the order of priority they take. So wildlife gets the run of the island, and human visitors are generally restricted to established trails and accessible lakes, withleave-no-trace campingprotocols in effect. Modern conveniences and comforts are very limited; away from the small ports on either end of the island, "running water" means "a creek", and only "outhouse" pit toilets are available. (Many of the more accessible ones are stocked with toilet paper, but bring your own or be prepared to improvise.) Lake Superior winters close the park from November through mid-April, with limited access before Memorial D
Top Attractions in Isle Royale National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Isle Royale National Park:
- ★Edisen Historic Fishery
- ★Feldtmann Ridge/Island Mine Trail
- ★Greenstone Ridge Trail
- ★Indian Portage
- ★Indian Portage Trail
- ★Minong Ridge Trail
- ★Northeast bays
- ★Passage Island lighthouse
Where to Eat in Isle Royale National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Greenstone Grill
- 🍴Rock Harbor Lodge Dining Room
- 🍴Windigo camp store
Where to Stay in Isle Royale National Park
- 🏨Beaver Island Campground
- 🏨Belle Isle Campground
- 🏨Birch Island Campground
- 🏨Caribou Island Campground
- 🏨Chippewa Harbor Campground
- 🏨Daisy Farm Campground
Isle Royale National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: