Can you reserve a site at Moskey Basin Campground?

No. Moskey Basin Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Moskey Basin Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

620 ft
Elevation

Moskey Basin Campground: View from Shelter #4 — Photo: NPS / Lori Honrath · Recreation.gov

Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel or via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails.

48.06298, -88.64516 · 48°3'46.7"N 88°38'42.6"W

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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, 48.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Moskey Basin Campground Shelter #7 — Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

Sunset at Moskey Basin Campground — Photo: NPS / Katie Keller · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Moskey Basin Campground

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

Camping near Moskey Basin Campground

Lake Richie Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Chippewa Harbor Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
East Chickenbone Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Lake Richie Canoe Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Daisy Farm Campground 3 mi · Campground
McCargoe Cove Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
West Chickenbone Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Caribou Island Campground 4 mi · Campground
Intermediate Lake Campground 4.1 mi · Campground
Pickerel Cove Campground 4.3 mi · Campground
Lake Whittlesey Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
Wood Lake Campground 5.8 mi · Campground

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

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