About this campground
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
Getting there
The East Chickenbone Campground is located on the east end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the East Chickenbone Lake Campground.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- McCargoe Cove CampgroundIsle Royale National Park1 mi
- Lake Richie CampgroundIsle Royale National Park2 mi
- Lake Richie Canoe CampgroundIsle Royale National Park2 mi
- Moskey Basin CampgroundIsle Royale National Park2 mi
- West Chickenbone CampgroundIsle Royale National Park2 mi
- Intermediate Lake CampgroundIsle Royale National Park3 mi
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