Isle Royale National Park

National Park · MI

Isle Royale National Park

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.

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Photos

View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada. — Isle Royale, located in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior, offers views of the Canadian shoreline.

Ice floes float in a harbor — Isle Royale National Park is closed in winter, with the exception of a few visiting researchers.

Aerial View of Belle Harbor — Isle Royale is also called Minong, which means "the good place" by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Minong is a part of the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe/Ojibwe peoples who have cared for these lands from time immemorial.

Young bull moose browsing for food — Moose are one of the few mammal species who have journeyed to the island.

Aerial view of Rock of Ages Lighthouse — Rock of Ages is one of four lighthouses at Isle Royale National Park.

Diverse colored Aurora Borealis in the night sky — Isle Royale National Park's dark skies make it an excellent location to enjoy nighttime phenomenon, like the Aurora Borealis.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Astronomy
Stargazing
Boating
Motorized Boating
Sailing
Boat Tour
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Group Camping
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Food
Dining
Flying
Guided Tours
Boat Tour
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
Paddling
Canoeing
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Kayaking
Junior Ranger Program
SCUBA Diving
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs