About this campground
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
Getting there
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- East Chickenbone CampgroundIsle Royale National Park1 mi
- West Chickenbone CampgroundIsle Royale National Park2 mi
- Lake Richie CampgroundIsle Royale National Park3 mi
- Lake Richie Canoe CampgroundIsle Royale National Park3 mi
- Moskey Basin CampgroundIsle Royale National Park3 mi
- Intermediate Lake CampgroundIsle Royale National Park4 mi
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