Birch Island Campground

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About this campsite

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

Location

Birch Island Campground•MI

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Common questions about Birch Island Campground

Is Birch Island Campground free to camp at?

Yes. Birch Island Campground in MI is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Birch Island Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Birch Island Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Birch Island Campground?

Birch Island Campground sits in MI. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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Pickerel Cove Campground

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McCargoe Cove Campground

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