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Isle Royale National Park

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Summer, April 16 to October 31, with full transportation services mid-June to Labor Day. Closed November 1 to April 15.

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Fees:
A user fee was initiated in 1997. This $4 per person/per day fee helps support visitor facilities. Children 11 and under are free. Optional Individual Season Passes ($50) and Season Boat Rider Passes ($150) are available. 80% of funds collected are returned to Isle Royale National Park to fund a backlog of trail maintenance and dock repair and replacement on the island. The other 20% help mediate the backlog of building, road, and trail maintenance and other crucial projects at national parks and monuments throughout the United States. There are no other park admission or use fees.

Reservations/Permits:
Camping reservations are not available for shelters or campsites for parties of six or fewer persons. Campsites are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis for all individual parties. Reservations are required for groups and parties of seven to ten persons. Groups must follow an established itinerary and camp only in group campsites. Individual camping parties must obtain their free camping permit upon arrival on the island or Rock Harbor and Windigo. This includes backpackers, kayakers, canoeists, boaters and fisherman. Lodging reservations should be made a least two weeks prior to trip departure for Rock Harbor Lodge rooms or housekeeping cabins. Reservations can be made by contacting Rock Harbor Lodge: (906) 337-4993, in the summer, or (502) 773-2101, during the winter. Transportation via the Ranger III, Isle Royale Seaplane, Voyageur II, or Wenonah also requires advanced reservation, especially for the months of July and August. Transportation reservations can be made by calling the numbers listed in the Location Information section(under the subheading of Transportation). A Michigan State Fishing License is required for fishing Lake Superior waters. No license is required for fishing park inland lakes.

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