South Lake Desor Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

867 ft
Elevation
Aerial View of Lake Desor
Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov
South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access. Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Access: Foot

Getting there

South Lake Desor Campground is located on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail.

47.97069, -88.97154 · 47°58'14.5"N 88°58'17.5"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, 33.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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South Desor Campground Tent Site
Photo: NPS / Katie Keller · Recreation.gov
Sunset at South Lake Desor Campground
Photo: NPS / Katie Keller · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about South Lake Desor Campground

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

Camping near South Lake Desor Campground

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

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