McCargoe Cove Campground
Campground · Michigan ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 635 ft
- Elevation
McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake.
Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 6
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
Getting there
McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails.
48.08720, -88.70935 · 48°5'13.9"N 88°42'33.7"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, 46.1 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 McCargoe Cove Campground
- Can you reserve a site at McCargoe Cove Campground?
- No. McCargoe Cove Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near McCargoe Cove Campground
- East Chickenbone Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
- West Chickenbone Campground 1.8 mi · Campground
- Lake Richie Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
- Lake Richie Canoe Campground 3 mi · Campground
- Moskey Basin Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
- Pickerel Cove Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
- Intermediate Lake Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
- Chippewa Harbor Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
- Daisy Farm Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
- Lake Whittlesey Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
- Wood Lake Campground 5.6 mi · Campground
- Todd Harbor Campground 5.7 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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