McCargoe Cove Campground
McCargoe Cove Campground is a national park campground in Michigan. The published nightly fee is $25.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 48.08720, -88.70935
- Nightly fee
- $25
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm
- Phone
- 9064820984
Amenities
- Potable water (Water; but not potable)
- Toilets (Composting Toilets - seasonal)
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About McCargoe Cove Campground
McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7’. Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chickenbone Lake Campground | Free campsite | 1.1 mi | Free | — |
| East Chickenbone Campground | National park campground | 1.2 mi | $25 | — |
| West Chickenbone Campground | National park campground | 1.8 mi | $25 | — |
| Birch Island Campground | National park campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Lake Richie Campground | National park campground | 2.7 mi | $25 | — |
| Lake Richie Canoe Campground | National park campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
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