Can you reserve a site at Caribou Island Campground?

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

Caribou Island Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

620 ft
Elevation

Aerial View of West Caribou Island — Photo: NPS Paul Brown · Recreation.gov

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 10’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Caribou Island Campground is located on West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park.

48.09457, -88.57220 · 48°5'40.5"N 88°34'19.9"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, 52.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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View of Caribou Island Campground — Photo: NPS / Alan West · Recreation.gov

Caribou Island Welcomes You — Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Caribou Island Campground

Can you reserve a site at Caribou Island Campground?: No. Caribou 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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