National Park Service · Isle Royale National Park

Lake Whittlesey Campground

Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey. Consecutive night stay limit is two nights. Three individual tent sites are available. No boat access. Canoe/kayak access via .6 mile portage from Wood Lake and .6 mile portage from Chippewa Harbor. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually. Access: Canoe/kayak, no private boat or trail access.

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Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

Lake Whittlesey Campground is located on the north shore of Lake Whittlesey.

Campgrounds nearby

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Isle Royale National Park

Wood Lake Campground

1.5 miles away

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Isle Royale National Park

Intermediate Lake Campground

1.9 miles away

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Isle Royale National Park

Lake Richie Canoe Campground

2.5 miles away

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Isle Royale National Park

Chippewa Harbor Campground

3 miles away

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Isle Royale National Park

Lake Richie Campground

3.2 miles away

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Isle Royale National Park

West Chickenbone Campground

3.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.