Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park's dark skies make it an excellent location to enjoy nighttime phenomenon, like the Aurora Borealis.
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.
Map showing location of park.
Isle Royale National Park Seeks Commercial Use Authorization Applications for 2027 Operating Season
Isle Royale National Park will accept applications for one-year Commercial Use Authorization for the 2027 operating season from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.
Isle Royale Closes Tent and Group Campsites at Four Campgrounds
Isle Royale National Park is closing some tent and group campsites due to continued wolf activity. Starting August 28 and continuing until the park closes on October 31, tent and group campsites and hammock use will be prohibited at Three Mile, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin and Caribou Island.
Join Family Day Aboard Ranger III, Thursday, August 20
Isle Royale National Park and Kaleidoscope invite families with children age 15 or younger to enjoy a free cruise on the Keweenaw waterway on Aug. 20, during Ranger III Family Day.
Isle Royale Closes Duncan Narrows Campground Until End of July
Isle Royale National Park closed Duncan Narrows Campground for the second time this month following increased wolf activity at campsites due to improperly stored food.  The closure runs from July 13 to July 31, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.
Isle Royale Closes Tent and Group Campsites at Three Mile Campground
Isle Royale National Park is temporarily closing individual tent and group campsites and prohibiting tent and hammock use at Three Mile Campground for the safety of our visitors. Off-trail camping zones surrounding Three Mile Campground will also be closed. The shelters at the campground will remain open. The closure begins on July 9 and continues through July 31.
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Young bull moose browsing for food
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Aerial view of Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Diverse colored Aurora Borealis in the night sky
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown