Hatchet Lake Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

787 ft
Elevation
Camping at Hatchet Lake Campground in Fall
Photo: NPS / Katie Keller · Recreation.gov
Hatchet Lake Campground is located on Hatchet Lake off of the Hatchet Lake Trail. This campground is located near the center of the island. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot

Getting there

Hatchet Lake Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

48.02113, -88.85082 · 48°1'16.1"N 88°51'2.9"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F202434455868747365513826
Low °F121326374652524433229
Precip in1.41.01.32.83.13.63.43.03.13.42.61.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 39 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Hatchet Lake Tent Site
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Hatchet Lake Campground

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

Camping near Hatchet Lake Campground

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

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