Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

All visitors MUST have

Entrance Passes

Standard Entrance Pass

$7.00

Daily Entrance Fees: $7 per person per day to enter or remain in the park. Children 15 and younger are exempt.

$7 per person per day to enter or remain in Isle Royale National Park. Children 15 and younger are exempt. Visiting Park Headquarters in Houghton, MI does not require a fee.

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Rock Harbor Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Windigo Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Houghton Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

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Annual Entrance - Park

$60.00
Isle Royale Season Pass: $60 valid from April 16 through October 31 of the year indicated. Pass covers fees for the pass holder and up to three adults traveling with the pass holder (four total).

In-person Purchase Locations

  • Rock Harbor Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Windigo Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

  • Houghton Visitor Center

    Credit/Debit Only

2024 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:

 
 
 

Entrance Fee Basics

 

  • Isle Royale National Park charges a $7 per person daily entrance fee to enter or remain within the park per calendar day.
  • This includes the day you arrive and the day you depart the park.
  • Children 15 and under are exempt from daily entrance fees.

If your daily entrance fee costs exceed $60, or you're taking more than one trip to Isle Royale in a given season, consider the Isle Royale Season Pass. 

  • The Isle Royale Season Pass costs $60
  • Will waive daily entrance fees for up to 3 adults (16 and up) traveling with the pass holder (4 total) for all visits during the park season (April 16 through October 31).

If you are traveling to more than one National Park or federal lands in the following twelve months, consider a Federal Recreation Pass. 

  • Federal Recreation Passes (Annual, Military, Senior, Access, and Volunteer) are accepted at Isle Royale.
  • With a Federal Recreation Pass, daily entrance fees will be waived for the pass holder and up to 3 adults (16 and up) traveling with the pass holder (4 total).
 

Paying Your Fees

  • It is recommened you pay your fees online before coming to Isle Royale National Park.
  • Forgot to pay your entrance fee before coming to the island? Be mindful of the parks fee hours. We will not be accpeting fee payments outside of these times.
    • Rock Harbor fee hours: 11:00am - 2:30pm EST
    • Windigo fee hours: 10:30am - 2:00pm EST
 

What If I Forgot My Pass?

To waive entrance fees with a Federal Recreation Pass or Isle Royale Season Pass, said pass must be presented on-island.

  • We cannot look up forgotten passes.
  • If you forget to bring your pass with you, you will be required to pay entrance fees upon arrival.
 

Passes and Payment

 

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Trip Planning

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931

Phone:

906 482-0984

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