Rock Harbor Lodge

 

Rock Harbor Lodge, run by a concessioner under contract with the NPS, is located in Rock Harbor on the east end of Isle Royale.

NPS / PAUL BROWN

 

Contacting Rock Harbor Lodge

The Rock Harbor Lodge complex, located on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park, is the only full-service lodging facility on the island. Facilities and services in Rock Harbor and Windigo are available seasonally (typically June-September).

Reservations

Rock Harbor Lodge handles all reservations for the Lodge, housekeeping cabins and Windigo camper cabins. You can make reservations online for the lodge and the house keeping cabins now for any future date, even a year in advance. For the Windigo camper cabins, check their website, www.rockharborlodge.com,for when they will be taking reservation, usually in January.

Lodging Reservations (Year Round): [phone]
On Island Services (Summer): [phone]

Email Request Form

Due to Isle Royale's remote location in Lake Superior, phone service can sometimes be intermittent. You are always welcome to email.

 

MV Sandy Tours

You can only make Sandy Tours when you arrive on the island. Go to the lodge to make your reservations.

Traveling to Rock Harbor Lodge

Rock Harbor is accessible via the following transportation services.

 

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  Houghton, MI

  RANGER III

  The RANGER III passenger ferry operates between Houghton, MI and Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Copper Harbor, MI

  QUEEN IV

  The ISLE ROYALE QUEEN IV passenger ferry operates between Copper Harbor, MI and Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Grand Portage, MN

  VOYAGEUR II

  The VOYAGEUR II passenger ferry operates from Grand Portage, MN, to Windigo and Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Hancock, MI & Grand Marais, MN

  Isle Royale Seaplanes

  Isle Royale Seaplanes provide daily flights between Hancock, MI and Grand Marais, MN to Windigo and Rock Harbor, MI.

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  Boaters

  Boating at Isle Royale

  Explore Isle Royale with your private boat.

 

Rock Harbor Lodge Services in Rock Harbor

Lodge Rooms

Sixty rooms are available; each accommodates four persons and offers a private bath. Each room provides a Lake Superior view. Contact [phone] to make reservations.

Housekeeping Rooms

Twenty duplex cottages are available; each accommodates six and offers a private bath and kitchenette. The cottage is furnished with utensils, dishware, a double bed, and two bunk beds.

Gift Shop and Dockside Store

The gift shop offers handcrafted gifts, apparel, photo supplies, postcards, and souvenirs. The store offers groceries, freeze dried foods, daily fishing licenses (cash only), fishing tackle, stove fuel, camping, hiking, and boating accessories, showers, laundry facilities, and sundries.

Dining Room and Greenstone Grill

The dining room offers hearty meals, including fresh lake trout. Visitors are welcome for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The grill is open daily.

Marina and Water Taxi

The marina offers 450 feet of dock space in Rock Harbor, accommodating boats up to 65 feet in length. Electrical, fresh water hook-up, sewage pump-out, gasoline and diesel fuel, and motorboat, canoe, and kayak rentals are available. Water taxi service can drop-off or pick-up visitors, canoes, or kayaks at many island docks.

Fishing Charters and Sightseeing

Charters are fully equipped and troll the reefs on the northeast part of the Island. Sightseeing trips travel to different island destinations. Some involve a short hike with a ranger.

 

Rock Harbor Lodge Services in Windigo

Facilities and services in Windigo are available seasonally (typically June-September). Windigo is accessible via the following transportation services:

• Voyageur II or Seahunter III ferries

• Isle Royale Seaplanes service

• Private boat or seaplane

Windigo Store and Marina

The store offers groceries, cold sandwiches, camping supplies, stove fuel, daily fishing licenses (cash only) and tackle, gifts, and photo supplies. The marina offers gasoline and diesel fuel, sewage pump-out, and motorboat, canoe, and kayak rentals. Shower and laundry facilities are also available.

Windigo Camper Cabins

There are two rustic, one-room camper cabins that provide a unique alternative to tent camping in Windigo. Amenities include: Table and chairs, futon sofa, two bunk beds with mattresses, electrical outlets, and an outdoor picnic table and grill.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

FAQs about Rock Harbor Lodge

Q: How can I make reservations at the Rock Harbor Lodge or the Windigo Camper Cabins?
A: Reservations can be made over the phone or online. 

Q: Can I make water taxi reservations before my trip?
A: Yes, water taxi reservations can be made before your trip by calling the Rock Harbor Lodge. 

Q: Can I reserve a canoe, kayak, or motorboat before my trip?
A: No, canoe, kayak, or motorboat reservations need to be made in person while you are at Isle Royale. Rentals are weather dependent and available half or full days. Overnight rentals are not offered. 

Q: Does the National Park Service run the Rock Harbor Lodge?
A: No, the Rock Harbor Lodge is operated by a park concessionaire, Isle Royale Resorts. 

Q: I keep calling the Rock Harbor Lodge phone number and it is either busy or no one answers. What do I do?
A: Keep trying. Be persistent and patient. 

 

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  Day Trip to Rock Harbor

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  First Timer Guide

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  Day Hiking

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  Day Trip to Windigo

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  For Your Safety

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