US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite · National park in Houghton, Keweenaw County, Michigan.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Isle Royale National Park) |
|---|---|
| Phone | (906) 482-0984 |
| Address | 800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931 |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with East Chickenbone Lake Campground before you go.
An inland campground located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Trail. No boater access. Canoe/kayak access using 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore. Be aware that the campground is not on the shoreline - West Chickenbone Campground is more accessible for watercraft. Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
East Chickenbone Lake Campground is in Houghton, Keweenaw County.
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.