West Chickenbone Campground
Houghton, Michigan · 679 ft · In Isle Royale National Park
Photos: NPS / Paul Brown
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 679 ft (207 m)679 ft207 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
West Chickenbone Campground is located on the west end of Chickenbone Lake, off of the Indian Portage Trail This inland campground has no boater access. Canoe/kayak access from the 1.2 mile portage from McCargoe Cove or the 0.2 mile portage from Lake Livermore.
Stay Limit: 2 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
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Cell service
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Cell service at West Chickenbone Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny53°42°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 41% chance of rain54°39°
- FriChance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, 39% chance of rain52°38°
- SatSunny53°44°
- SunMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain57°45°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
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Location and contact
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