Grand Portage, Michigan · Keweenaw County · Facility
The Rock Harbor Visitor Center is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. It is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Permitting and fee payment, trip planning assistance, and a park store area available.
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The Rock Harbor Visitor Center is located in Rock Harbor on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. It is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Permitting and fee payment, trip planning assistance, and a park store area available.
Rock Harbor is accessible by ferry, private boat, or seaplane. The Ranger III (Houghton, MI), Isle Royale Queen IV (Copper Harbor, MI), and Voyageur II (Grand Portage, MN) boat ferries have service to Rock Harbor. Isle Royale Seaplanes (Houghton, MI and Grand Marais, MN) also has service to Rock Harbor. The Rock Harbor Visitor Center is located at the end of the main passenger ferry dock beneath the breezeway.
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