About this campground
Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
Getting there
Birch Island Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Island Mine CampgroundIsle Royale National Park21 mi
- Heritage CenterGrand Portage National Monument47 mi
- Fort Charlotte Backcountry CampgroundsGrand Portage National Monument53 mi
- North Fowl LakeSuperior National Forest61 mi
- South Fowl LakeSuperior National Forest61 mi
- Trout LakeSuperior National Forest71 mi
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