Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park's dark skies make it an excellent location to enjoy nighttime phenomenon, like the Aurora Borealis.
Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.
Map showing location of park.
Participate in the 2025 Creel Survey at Isle Royale National Park
This summer, Isle Royale National Park is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a creel survey of the Isle Royale-Lake Superior fishery.
NPS PEREGRINE boat on break wall rocks taken from USCG vessel
NPS vessel PEREGRINE runs aground at Keweenaw Upper Entrance
Early Saturday morning, June 14, at approximately 12:30 am, the 25-foot National Park Service (NPS) Vessel Peregrine ran aground on the break wall at the north end of the Keweenaw Upper Entrance in Hancock, Michigan.
UPDATE: Deceased Campers Found at Isle Royale Identified
Two deceased individuals were found on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at South Lake Desor Campground, located at Isle Royale National Park. Both individuals have been identified, and their next of kin have been notified. There is no known threat to the public at this time.
Two Unidentified Campers Found Deceased at Isle Royale National Park
On June 8, 2025, park rangers at Isle Royale National Park located two deceased campers at a remote backcountry campground. The incident is currently under investigation.
A round, blue, see through container with a black lid, containing multiple snacks and food items.
Isle Royale National Park Implements New Food Storage Regulations
Starting April 16, 2025, Isle Royale National Park requires all overnight visitors to use approved animal-resistant containers for food and scented items. Food storage lockers will be installed at campgrounds throughout the season. These regulations aim to protect wildlife and visitor safety.
View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.
Photo by NPS / Paul Brown
Ice floes float in a harbor
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Aerial View of Belle Harbor
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Young bull moose browsing for food
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Aerial view of Rock of Ages Lighthouse
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown
Diverse colored Aurora Borealis in the night sky
Photo by NPS Photo / Paul Brown