Washington Creek Campground
Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong, and Greenstone Ridge Trails. The Windigo Visitor Center, Windigo Store, and Windigo Comfort Station are all accessible from the campground. Boats can stay at Windigo Dock (average depth at dock 4'-20') or stay and walk.3 miles to campground. Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – September 21 annually Shelters: 10 Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
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Washington Creek Campground is located along Washington Creek near Windigo on the southwest end of Isle Royale, off of the Feldtmann Lake, Minong,and Greenstone Ridge Trails.
| Nearest town | Houghton, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 47.9162° N, 89.1546° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 33 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Warehouse ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Isle Royale Wilderness begins about 5.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.1 miIsle Royale Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 132,018 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Johns HotelHistoric district · Isle Royale National Park · 4.5 mi
- New Feldtmann Fire TowerStructure · Houghton · 4.8 mi
- Rock of Ages Light StationBuilding · Isle Royale · 8.8 mi
Guidebooks for Isle Royale National Park and Michigan
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Washington Creek Campground?
No. Washington Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Is there cell service at Washington Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Washington Creek Campground?
Houghton, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Washington Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Beaver Island Campground (1.2 mi, first-come), Huginnin Cove Campground (1.6 mi, first-come), and Grace Island Campground (3.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Washington Creek Campground in?
Washington Creek Campground is a Isle Royale National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Isle Royale National Park