East Chickenbone Lake Campground
East Chickenbone Lake Campground
East Chickenbone Lake Campground is a remote backcountry campsite on Isle Royale National Park accessible only by foot or canoe/kayak via portages (1. 2 miles from McCargoe Cove or 0.
2 miles from Lake Livermore); the campground sits on a ridge above the lake rather than on the shoreline, making West Chickenbone Campground more practical for water-based access.
The site offers three individual tent sites and one group site on a first-come, first-served basis, with basic amenities including composting toilets, non-potable water sources, and food storage lockers, though it has a reputation for being exposed, hot, and lacking shade.
A 2-night stay limit applies June 1 through Labor Day, and visitors must obtain a free overnight permit; no open fires are permitted.
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