Overview
About 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.
Weather
Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. For the most up-to-date weather information, call (906) 482-0984 or email isro_parkinfo@nps.gov prior to your trip.
Entrance Fees
$7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.
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Things to do
Discover Isle Royale National Park.
Attend a Rock Harbor Ranger Program
20-60 MinutesAttend a Rock Harbor ranger program at Isle Royale National Park. Learn about the isolated island, it's cultural history, and the critters who call the island home. Topics include moose, wolves, geology, shipwrecks, island biogeography, wilderness, and more. Ranger programs also include guided hikes and tours.
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Attend a Windigo Ranger Program
20-60 MinutesAttend a Windigo ranger program at Isle Royale National Park. Learn about the isolated island, it's cultural history, and the critters who call the island home. Topics include moose, wolves, geology, shipwrecks, island biogeography, wilderness, and more.
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Become an Isle Royale Junior Ranger
2-6 HoursBecome an Isle Royale Junior Ranger and learn about the isolated island, the unique plants and animals found in the park, the island’s cultural history, and Leave No Trace principles.
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Explore Raspberry Island
2-6 HoursTake a leisurely walk along a boardwalk through the spruce bog on Raspberry Island accessible by private boat, vessel rental, or a tour on the MV SANDY from Rock Harbor on Isle Royale’s east end.
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Feldtmann Loop Section 1: Hike from Windigo to Feldtmann Lake
1 DayHike on the Feldtmann Lake Trail and experience remnants of an old Lake Superior shoreline. Mileage: About 8.5 miles
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Feldtmann Loop Section 2: Hike from Feldtmann Lake to Siskiwit Bay
1 DayClimb the steep path to the Feldtmann Ridge and enjoy scenic views of Feldtmann Lake and the western wilderness of Isle Royale. Mileage: About 10.3 miles
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Feldtmann Loop Section 3: Hike from Siskiwit Bay to Island Mine
1 DayComb Carnelian Beach and relish in the remnants of the historic Island Mine on this section of the Feldtmann Loop. Mileage: About 4.3 miles
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Feldtmann Loop Section 4 / Greenstone Ridge: Hike from Island Mine to Windigo
1 DayWalk along an old mining road on the western end of the Greenstone Ridge then descend to Windigo. Mileage: About 6.5 miles
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Greenstone Section 1: Hike from Lookout Louise to Mount Franklin
1 DayThis secluded section of the Greenstone Ridge Trail reaches to the northeastern tip of Isle Royale. Mileage: About 5 miles
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