West Chickenbone Campground

Campground · Michigan ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Isle Royale Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) · Restricted Access

678 ft
Elevation
Aerial View of Chickenbone Lake
Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov
West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the Indian Portage Trail This inland campground has no boater access. Canoe/kayak access from the 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or the 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak

Getting there

West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the Indian Portage Trail.

48.06327, -88.72468 · 48°3'47.8"N 88°43'28.8"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, 45.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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West Chickenbone Campground Test Site
Photo: NPS / Mike Ausema · Recreation.gov
View of Chickenbone Lake coming from McCargoe Cove.
Photo: NPS / Paul Brown · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about West Chickenbone Campground

Can you reserve a site at West Chickenbone Campground?
No. West Chickenbone 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 2026-02-25.

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