McCargoe Cove Campground
Houghton, Michigan · 633 ft · In Isle Royale National Park
Photos: NPS / Derrick Jaeger
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 633 ft (193 m)633 ft193 m
- Land
- Isle Royale National Park
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Other campgrounds in Isle Royale National Park 1
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Also in the park: 8 group areas · 37 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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About
McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake.
Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
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Cell service
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Cell service at McCargoe Cove Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny52°45°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 41% chance of rain52°41°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 37% chance of rain49°39°
- SatSunny52°46°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain56°46°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.8 mi
West Chickenbone Lake Campground
Houghton, MI · On National Park Service land · Isle Royale National Park
- 8.0 mi
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Eagle Harbor, MI · On National Park Service land · Isle Royale National Park
- 11 mi
Rock Harbor
Houghton, MI · On National Park Service land · Isle Royale National Park
- 15 mi
North Lake Desor
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Location and contact
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