Malone Bay Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

622 ft
Elevation
View of Malone Bay
Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov
Malone Bay Campground is located in Malone Bay, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Ishpeming Trail. Boats can overnight at dock. A ranger station, information station, and dock can be found just further east of the campground. The ranger station is not always staffed. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 5 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 3’-6’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Malone Bay Campground is located in Malone Bay, on the south shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Ishpeming Trail.

47.98524, -88.80723 · 47°59'6.9"N 88°48'26.0"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, 40.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Malone Bay Campground Shelter #1
Photo: NPS / Val Martin · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Malone Bay Campground

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

Camping near Malone Bay Campground

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

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