Recreation area

Windigo Visitor Center

Isle Royale National Park · Houghton · Michigan — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Windigo Visitor Center is located in Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale National Park. It is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Permitting and fee payment, trip planning assistance, a park store, and exhibits are available.

Getting there

Windigo is accessible by ferry, private boat, or seaplane. The Voyageur II (Grand Portage, MN) and Seahunter III (Grand Portage, MN) boat ferries have service to Windigo. Isle Royale Seaplanes (Houghton, MI) also has service to Windigo. The Windigo Visitor Center is located up a hill to the left of the main ferry dock. It is a brown building with a front porch.

Contact
(906) 482-0984

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.