Grand Portage, Michigan · Keweenaw County · Campground
Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5' Access: Canoe/kayak/p…
Small campground on Birch Island, near the mouth of McCargoe Cove, on the north side of Isle Royale National Park. One individual tent site and one shelter on site. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights June 1 - Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 5' Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat
Birch Island Campground directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Tuned to the live forecast for this park.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Heading to Birch Island Campground? A few things to know before you go:
Photo: Sergei AkulichMichigan's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleSteep is hard. These are the ten Michigan trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichTen gentle, well-marked Michigan trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichMichigan's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoFederal parks and recreation areas in Michigan ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMichigan's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.