Can you reserve a site at East Chickenbone Campground?

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

East Chickenbone Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

782 ft
Elevation

View of Chickenbone Lake from the East Lake Chickenbone Trail — Photo: NPS / Katie Keller · Recreation.gov

An inland campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Trail. No boater access. Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. Be aware that the campground is not on the shoreline - West Chickenbone Campground is more accessible for watercraft. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

Getting there

The East Chickenbone Campground is located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Lake Campground.

48.07344, -88.69426 · 48°4'24.4"N 88°41'39.3"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, 46.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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East Chickenbone Campground Tent Site — Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about East Chickenbone Campground

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

Camping near East Chickenbone Campground

McCargoe Cove Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Lake Richie Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
West Chickenbone Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
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Moskey Basin Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Intermediate Lake Campground 3 mi · Campground
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Pickerel Cove Campground 4 mi · Campground
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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