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 |
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McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
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.
McCargoe Cove 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.