Intermediate Lake Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

680 ft
Elevation
Intermediate Lake by Canoe
Photo: Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov
Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake. Intermediate Lake can be accessed via a .6 mile portage from Lake Richie or a .4 mile portage from Siskiwit Lake. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat access.

Getting there

Intermediate Lake Campground is located on the shoreline of Intermediate Lake.

48.03378, -88.72266 · 48°2'1.6"N 88°43'21.6"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, 45 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 Intermediate Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Intermediate Lake Campground?
No. Intermediate Lake 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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