NPS · Isle Royale National Park · Houghton, MI

Merritt Lane Campground

Merritt Lane Campground is located in Merritt Lane on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park. Boats can overnight at dock. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually. Shelters: 1 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’ Access: Canoe/kayak/private boat.

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Merritt Lane Campground Tent SiteView of Merrit LaneMerritt Lane Campground Shelter
Photos courtesy of NPS / Mike Ausema, Molly Fettig · Recreation.gov

Getting there

Merritt Lane Campground is located in Merritt Lane on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park.

Nearest townHoughton, Michigan
Coordinates48.1846° N, 88.4297° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.2 mi
Outdoor gearMountain Warehouse ↗40.4 mi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Merritt Lane Campground?

No. Merritt Lane Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Merritt Lane Campground Official Website

What is the nearest town to Merritt Lane Campground?

Houghton, Michigan.

Source: Getting there

What if Merritt Lane Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Duncan Narrows Campground (2.5 mi, first-come), Rock Harbor Campground (3.9 mi, first-come), and Duncan Bay Campground (4.9 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Merritt Lane Campground in?

Merritt Lane Campground is a Isle Royale National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Isle Royale National Park