Good to know
- Tickets
- Charges a daily entry fee per person rather than per vehicle, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. Check nps.gov for current rates. Ferry and seaplane fares are extra.
- Time needed
- At least 3 to 4 days. Day trips from Copper Harbor are possible but short.
- Best time
- July to August for the warmest weather. The park is open mid-April to October.
- Getting there
- Houghton has the Ranger III ferry, about 6 hours; Copper Harbor's ferry takes about 3 hours. Houghton County Memorial Airport has flights from Chicago.
Where to stay nearby
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Isle Royale National Park questions
How do you get to Isle Royale?
By ferry from Houghton or Copper Harbor in Michigan or Grand Portage in Minnesota, or by seaplane from Houghton.
Can you visit Isle Royale in a day?
Yes, on some ferry days from Copper Harbor or Grand Portage, but you only get a few hours on the island.
Where do you stay on Isle Royale?
Rock Harbor Lodge is the only lodging. Otherwise, you camp at backcountry campgrounds.
