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Lake Whittlesey

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

Lake WhittleseyRight on the shore of

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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 Lake Whittlesey

Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. Three individual tent sites are available. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access via .6 mile portage from Wood Lake and .6 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat or trail access.

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

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Lake Whittlesey 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.