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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Facilities

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COORDINATES
48.08733 N, -88.70824 E

Port Information

Berth Sizes

< 10m, 10-20m

Depth at MLW

< 2m

Manoeuvrability

Good

Channel Marking

Fair

Port of Entry

No

Overseas Visitor Berths

Yes

Dock Type

Floating

Style Side To

Yes

Tidal Flow

Negligible

Active Winter

Yes

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Weather Forecast

Sun
5AM - 9AM
05 April 2026
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    NW 13–20 knots. Gusts up to 28 knots.
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    −1°C
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    NW 1.1m at 4s period
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    UV Index: 0 - Low
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    Cloudy
Sun
9AM - 1PM
05 April 2026
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    NW 14 knots decreasing to 11 knots. Gusts up to 24 knots.
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    −2 to 1°C
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    NW 0.6-1.0m at 4s period
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    UV Index: 2 - Low
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    Mostly fine
Sun
1PM - 5PM
05 April 2026
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    NW 9–11 knots. Gusts up to 18 knots.
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    0 to 2°C
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    NW 0.4m at 3s period
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    UV Index: 3 - Moderate
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    Partly cloudy