Hay Bay Campground
Campground · Michigan ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access
- 617 ft
- Elevation
Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can overnight at dock.
Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-7’.
Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
Getting there
Hay Bay Campground is located in Hay Bay on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park.
47.93387, -88.93999 · 47°56'1.9"N 88°56'24.0"W
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, 34.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Hay Bay Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Hay Bay Campground?
- No. Hay Bay Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (906) 482-0984
- Email isro_parkinfo@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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