What are the hours at Isle Royale National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Isle Royale National Park Open Season (April 16 through October 31))

How much does it cost to enter Isle Royale National Park?

Isle Royale National Park charges $7 per vehicle, $7 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Isle Royale National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Isle Royale National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Isle Royale National Park open right now?

Q: Is Isle Royale National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Isle Royale National Park is partially closed. Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds

National Park · MI

Partially closed

Isle Royale National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusTent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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A roadless island in Lake Superior, closed completely every winter, home to the longest-running predator–prey study anywhere — its wolves and moose have been tracked for over six decades.

Type: National Park
State: MI
Established: 1940
Size: 893 sq mi
2025 visits: 0.03M (#60 most-visited)

About Isle Royale National Park

Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lake Superior and make a commitment: Become a part of this island, and let it become a part of you. Find peace and refuge in island wilderness – because Isle Royale, in turn, finds refuge in us. Help Isle Royale stay wild.

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Visitor info

Address800 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI 49931

Phone(906) 482-0984

Websitewww.nps.gov/isro/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Isle Royale National Park Open Season (April 16 through October 31)

Entrance fee$7 per vehicle, $7 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereIsle Royale National Park headquarters is located in Houghton, MI. Visit the Houghton page on the Isle Royale National Park website for additional information and a map on how to access the visitor center.

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How we read this status

We derive Isle Royale National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds Full method: how we check park status.