Merritt Lane Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

603 ft
Elevation
Merritt Lane Campground Tent Site
Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov
Merritt Lane Campground is located in Merritt Lane on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat.

Getting there

Merritt Lane Campground is located in Merritt Lane on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park.

48.18459, -88.42966 · 48°11'4.5"N 88°25'46.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 72°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F262735455867727265524131
Low °F151421314149575851413021
Precip in1.91.11.22.22.82.52.52.33.12.71.81.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 55.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

View of Merrit Lane
Photo: Molly Fettig · Recreation.gov
Merritt Lane Campground Shelter
Photo: Molly Fettig · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Merritt Lane Campground

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

Camping near Merritt Lane Campground

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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.