Can you reserve a site at Washington Creek Campground?

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

Washington Creek Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale National Park (National Park) · Open Access

617 ft
Elevation

Washington Creek Campground Tent Site #5 — Photo: NPW / Uwe Konopka · Recreation.gov

Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, and Greenstone Ridge Trails. The Windigo Visitor Center, Windigo Store, and Windigo Comfort Station are all accessible from the campground. Boats can stay at Windigo Dock (average depth at dock 4'-20') or stay and walk .3 miles to campground. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – September 21 annually Shelters: 10 Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat

Getting there

Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, ,and Greenstone Ridge Trails.

47.91622, -89.15457 · 47°54'58.4"N 89°9'16.5"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, 25.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Washington Creek Campground Shelter — Photo: NPS / Margaret Barse · Recreation.gov

Washington Creek Campground Tent Site — Photo: NPS / Margaret Barse · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Washington Creek Campground

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

Camping near Washington Creek Campground

Windigo Visitor Center 0.3 mi · Facility
Beaver Island Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Huginnin Cove Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Grace Island Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Feldtmann Lake Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Island Mine Campground 5.4 mi · Campground
Siskiwit Bay Campground 7.4 mi · Campground
South Lake Desor Campground 9.3 mi · Campground
Hay Bay Campground 10 mi · Campground
Little Todd Campground 12.8 mi · Campground
Hatchet Lake Campground 15.8 mi · Campground
Malone Bay Campground 16.8 mi · Campground

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

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