McCargoe Cove Campground
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McCargoe Cove Campground

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About McCargoe Cove Campground

GPS Coordinates: 48° 5' 13.9056" N, 88° 42' 33.6564" W 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 The campground also has a dock, making it a popular stop for boaters and fishermen alike. Visitors have spotted wildlife, including a friendly camp fox and even a moose nearby, adding to the charm of the area. Dock closures to accommodate passenger ferry and tour boat operations. Closures in Eastern time. McCargoe Cove is closed Mon/Wed/Sat from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm

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COORDINATES
48.08733 N, -88.70824 E

Port Information

Berth Sizes

< 10m, 10-20m

Profondeur à la marée basse moyenne

< 2m

Manœuvrabilité

Good

Channel Marking

Fair

Port d'entrée

No

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Type de quai

Floating

Style Side To

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

Active Winter

Yes

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Fri
9AM - 1PM
27 March 2026
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    NW 7 knots increasing to 14 knots. Gusts up to 25 knots.
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    −7 to −3°C
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    NW 0.6m at 3s period
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Fri
1PM - 5PM
27 March 2026
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    NW 11–17 knots. Gusts up to 23 knots.
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    −6 to −3°C
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    NW 0.6-0.9m at 3s period
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    UV Index: 2 - Low
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    Cloudy
Fri
5PM - 9PM
27 March 2026
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    NW 12–17 knots. Gusts up to 23 knots.
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    −6 to −4°C
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    NW 1.1m at 4s period
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Cloudy