Can you reserve a site at Belle Isle Campground?

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

Belle Isle Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

619 ft
Elevation

Aerial View of Belle Isle — Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov

A campground located on Belle Isle, in Belle Harbor, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can use dock for overnight stays. Stay Limit: 5 nights, effective 6/1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 13’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Belle Isle Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm.

48.15235, -88.58599 · 48°9'8.5"N 88°35'9.6"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, 52.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Belle Island Campground Shelter #1 — Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Belle Isle Campground

Can you reserve a site at Belle Isle Campground?: No. Belle Isle 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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