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South Lake Desor Campground

Eagle Harbor, Michigan · 866 ftIn Isle Royale National Park

Photos: NPS / Paul Brown

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
Freenps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
10From nps.gov · Oct 2026
Hookups
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Elevation
866 ft264 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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Land
Isle Royale National Park

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  • Backcountry camping
  • Toilets
  • Hours (jun 1-sep mo[1])

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About

South Lake Desor Campground is located inland on the south side of Lake Desor off of the Greenstone Ridge Trail. There is no canoe/kayak/boat access.

Stay Limit: 2 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day.

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Cell service at South Lake Desor Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPartly Sunny51°45°
  • ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 40% chance of rain51°41°
  • FriChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 31% chance of rain48°38°
  • SatSunny52°44°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain56°44°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

47.97069, -88.97154
Managed by
National Park ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Eagle Harbor
Open
Opens Jun 1, closes Sep 30

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