National Park Guide

Isle Royale National Park

Michigan, US

A wild archipelago in the heart of Lake Superior where wolves and moose roam freely on one of America's least-visited national parks.

571,790
Acres
36
Trails
1940
Established
26,000
Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season
April - October
Entrance Fee
$7 per person per day
Nearest Airport
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX), 15 minutes to ferry
Best Months
July, August, September

Highlights

  • Greenstone Ridge Trail end-to-end hike
  • Wolf and moose wildlife observation
  • Rock Harbor and Windigo harbors
  • Scuba diving historic shipwrecks
  • Dark sky stargazing over Lake Superior

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About Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in Lake Superior, accessible only by boat or seaplane. The park encompasses the main island and over 400 surrounding smaller islands, offering unparalleled solitude, pristine boreal forests, and the longest-running predator-prey study in history tracking wolves and moose in their natural habitat.

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Where to Stay

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Hampton Inn & Suites Houghton

$$

Full-service hotel in downtown Houghton near the Isle Royale Visitor Center with indoor heated pool, restaurant, gym, complimentary breakfast, and free parking.

15 min to ferry$140-230/night
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Houghton

$$

Cozy hotel in Houghton offering continental breakfast, inviting library, indoor pool, and a comfortable retreat near the Isle Royale ferry departure point.

15 min to ferry$110-190/night
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Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton

$

Budget-friendly hotel near Michigan Tech and the Isle Royale Visitor Center with continental breakfast, indoor pool, sauna, spa tub, and free WiFi.

15 min to ferry$80-140/night
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Park Details

Highest Point
1,394 ft (Mount Desor)
Camping
Available
Wilderness Areas
Yes
Pet Friendly
Limited (developed areas only)
Region
Midwest
Established
1940