Rock Harbor
The main gateway and base camp at the east end of Isle Royale, with the island's only lodge, visitor center, dock and tour boats. An ideal home base.
Rock Harbor sits in a narrow bay at the northeast tip of Isle Royale. It is the main arrival point for ferries from Houghton and Copper Harbor, and for seaplanes. Facilities include a visitor center, the Rock Harbor Lodge and lakeside cabins, a restaurant, a general store, kayak and canoe rentals, and a campground. From here, short trails lead to Scoville Point, Tobin Harbor and Suzy's Cave. You can also take the park tour boat Ahdeek to Edisen Fishery, Passage Island or Lookout Louise. The lodge and cabins need to be booked well in advance. Park entry costs about US$7 per person per day, and overnight camping requires a permit.
Opening hours
Approx. June to early September (visitor center and lodges)
Nearby sights
- Tobin Harbor
- Raspberry Island
- Lookout Louise
- Suzy's Cave
- Scoville Point
- Rock Harbor Lighthouse & Edisen Fishery
- Mount Ojibway Tower & Daisy Farm
- Passage Island Lighthouse