Lake Whittlesey Campground
Campground · Michigan ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access
- 681 ft
- Elevation
Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. Three individual tent sites are available. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access via .6 mile portage from Wood Lake and .6 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor.
Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat or trail access.
Getting there
Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey.
48.00763, -88.70709 · 48°0'27.5"N 88°42'25.5"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, 45.6 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 Lake Whittlesey Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lake Whittlesey Campground?
- No. Lake Whittlesey Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lake Whittlesey Campground
- Wood Lake Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
- Intermediate Lake Campground 1.9 mi · Campground
- Lake Richie Canoe Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
- Chippewa Harbor Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Lake Richie Campground 3.2 mi · Campground
- West Chickenbone Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
- East Chickenbone Campground 4.6 mi · Campground
- Moskey Basin Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
- Malone Bay Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
- McCargoe Cove Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
- Todd Harbor Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
- Hatchet Lake Campground 6.7 mi · Campground
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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