Can you reserve a site at Three Mile Campground?

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

Three Mile Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

606 ft
Elevation

Three Mile Campground Shelter Site #11 — Photo: NPS / Alan West · Recreation.gov

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 21 annually Shelters: 8 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’ Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails.

48.12385, -88.52962 · 48°7'25.9"N 88°31'46.6"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	27	35	45	58	67	72	72	65	52	41	31
Low °F	15	14	21	31	41	49	57	58	51	41	30	21
Precip in	1.9	1.1	1.2	2.2	2.8	2.5	2.5	2.3	3.1	2.7	1.8	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 54.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Three Mile Campground Dock — Photo: NPS / Alan West · Recreation.gov

Three Mile Campground Tent Site #9 — Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Three Mile Campground

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

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-16.

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