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Caribou Island

Backcountry campsite · National park in Houghton, Keweenaw County, Michigan.

2.7 miTo Angleworm Lake

At a glance

Managed byNational Park Service (Isle Royale National Park)
Phone(906) 482-0984
Address800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931
ReservationsNot reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing

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About Caribou Island

Caribou Island Campground is located on the very western tip of West Caribou Island, in Rock Harbor Channel, on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can dock overnight. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day. Shelters: 2 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 10’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Caribou Island is in Houghton, Keweenaw County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.