Can you reserve a site at Beaver Island Campground?

No. Beaver Island Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Beaver Island Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

604 ft
Elevation

Beaver Island Dock — Photo: NPS / Marty Olgren · Recreation.gov

Located in the center of Washington Harbor, near Windigo. All shelters are water facing. Boats can stay at the dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from 6/1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 3 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 2'-5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Located on the west end of Isle Royale National Park, in Washington Harbor, near Windigo.

47.90406, -89.17434 · 47°54'14.6"N 89°10'27.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 20°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	20	24	34	45	58	68	74	73	65	51	38	26
Low °F	1	2	13	26	37	46	52	52	44	33	22	9
Precip in	1.4	1.0	1.3	2.8	3.1	3.6	3.4	3.0	3.1	3.4	2.6	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 24.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Paddlers at Beaver Island Shelter — Photo: Tom Brown · Recreation.gov

Aerial View of Washington Harbor and Beaver Island — Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Beaver Island Campground

Can you reserve a site at Beaver Island Campground?: No. Beaver Island Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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