Entrance - Per Person
$7.00$7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.
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Isle Royale National Park
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Isle Royale at a glance
- Best time
- May–June, September
- Trip length
- 4–7 days
- Don't miss
- Hike the Mount Franklin Trail
- Nearby city
- Houghton, MI
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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.
6 current NPS alerts
- Information: Boat Fuel Unavailable
- Caution: Island Mine Campground Stream Low
- Park Closure: Tent Camping Closed at Multiple East End Campgrounds
- +3 more in the Alerts tab
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 2, 2026). Official Isle Royale National Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Isle Royale National Park is a remote island wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Weather influences traveling to and from the island, as well as your trip once you arrive. For the most up-to-date weather information, call (906) 482-0984 or email isro_parkinfo@nps.gov prior to your trip.
Entrance Fees
Operating Hours
Isle Royale National Park Open Season (April 16 through October 31)
Isle Royale National Park is open annually from April 16 to October 31. Transportation services are offered from May to September. The island and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors from November 1 to April 15 due to extreme winter weather conditions and for the safety and protection of visitors. This closure extends 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the island. Park headquarters during the winter is in Houghton, Michigan. Summer headquarters is located at Mott Island on Isle Royale.
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Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$60.00Isle Royale Season Pass: $60 valid from April 16 through October 31 of the year indicated. Pass covers fees for the pass holder and up to three adults traveling with the pass holder (four total).
Common questions
Planning Isle Royale
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
No park-wide entry reservation is required for Isle Royale. Cave tours, campgrounds, or activity passes may still need advance booking — see Overview on this page for fees, hours, and what to book ahead.
