Lake Richie Canoe Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

641 ft
Elevation
Lake Richie Canoe Campsite Approaching from the Water
Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov
Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie. Canoe/kayak access via the .6 mile portage from Intermediate Lake, the 1.2 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor, the 2.0 mile portage from Moskey Basin, and the .6 mile portage from Lake LeSage. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1st – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak. No private boat access.

Getting there

Lake Richie Canoe Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Richie.

48.04382, -88.70019 · 48°2'37.8"N 88°42'0.7"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, 46.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Lake Richie Canoe Campsite From the Water Near Shore
Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov
Lake Richie Canoe Campsite with Tent
Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Lake Richie Canoe Campground

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

Camping near Lake Richie Canoe Campground

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

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