Last updated: February 23, 2022
Thing to Do
Feldtmann Loop Section 4 / Greenstone Ridge: Hike from Island Mine to Windigo
NPS / JACOB FRANK
About this Trail
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Mileage: About 6.5 miles
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Rocks and roots on trail
Trailheads
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Hidden Lake via private boat or water taxi from Rock Harbor Lodge.
- McCargoe Cove via Voyageur II passenger ferry. Reservations are needed in advance.
- Malone Bay via Voyageur II passenger ferry. Reservations are needed in advance.
Hike on the forested Greenstone Ridge Trail from Island Mine junction to Windigo. Windigo is one of two main transportation hubs on the island. This trail section includes a gentle downward path on an old mining road through a sugar maple forest.
Found Nearby
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Island Mine Campground
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Historic Island Mine
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Sugar Mountain
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Windigo Area
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Washington Harbor
Details
Duration
1 Day
Activity
Backcountry Camping
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Greenstone Ridge Trail at Isle Royale National Park
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility Information
The trail is 18 inches wide and covered in rocks and roots.
Island Mine Campground
Closed
Basic Information
Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south from the junction of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails, on the Island Mine Trail. This inland campground offers no canoe/kayak/boat access. Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering, unless it is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center for current water status.
Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Access: Foot
Stay Limit: 3 nights effective June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Access: Foot
TOTAL SITES: 6
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 4
Walk to/Boat to: 6
Group: 2
Horse: 0
Other: 0
Amenities
- Cell Phone Reception
- No
- Internet Connectivity
- No
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- No
- Food Storage Lockers
- No
- Camp Store
- No
- Ice for Sale
- No
- Firewood for Sale
- No
- Staff On Site
- No
- Amphitheater
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Dump Station
- No
- Potable Water
- Non-Potable Water
Fire/Stove Policy
Fire rings are located at each respective individual tent site and group tent site. Otherwise, self-contained stoves only.
Toilet Types
- Vault Toilets - seasonal
Shower Types
- None
Weather
Isle Royale National Park is a remote archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior. To make the most of your visit, it is necessary that you plan ahead and prepare. Be aware that many services and items that are available on the mainland are not available at Isle Royale. Due to the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior and its effect on island weather, be prepared for any and all weather conditions.
Small-party Camping (6 people or less)
No fee for small-party camping. A free overnight permit is required.
$0.00
Group Tent Sites
2 Group Sites by advanced reservation only. All parties of 7 or more must submit group permit requests through the park's online request system. The fee is a per permit cost for each party within a group of 7 or more.
$25.00
Email Address
Phone number (Voice)
Mailing Address
800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MN 49931
Physical Address
800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MN 49931
Directions
The Island Mine Campground is located .5 miles south of the Greenstone and Island Mine Trails junction, off of the Island Mine Trail.Additional Information
The Little Siskiwit River runs south of the campground, where water can usually be obtained for filtering and treatment, unless the water source is dried up. Check with a Visitor Center upon arrival to the park for current status regarding obtaining water at Island Mine.
Regulations
All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Campfire rings or standing grills provided. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT/ 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. CDT.
Fishing licenses are not required for inland lakes and streams on the island. However, Michigan size, season, and possession limits still apply. Only barbless hooks and artificial lures and flies may be used on inland lakes and streams. A State of Michigan fishing license is required to fish in the waters of Lake Superior.
Individual tent sites are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance.
Image Gallery
NPS / Jenna Behnke
NPS / Jenna Behnke
Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.
Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair access.
RV & Trailer Information - No RV/Trailer access.
RV Allowed - No
Trailer Allowed - No
Classification - This campground is a primitive camping area.
Washington Creek Campground
Closed
Basic Information
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 17 annually
Shelters: 10
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – September 17 annually
Shelters: 10
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
TOTAL SITES: 19
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 5
Walk to/Boat to: 19
Group: 4
Horse: 0
Other: 10
Amenities
- Cell Phone Reception
- No
- Internet Connectivity
- No
- Trash/Recycling Collection
- Yes, Seasonal
- Food Storage Lockers
- No
- Camp Store
- Yes, Seasonal
- Ice for Sale
- Yes, Seasonal
- Firewood for Sale
- No
- Staff On Site
- Yes, Seasonal
- Amphitheater
- Yes, Seasonal
- Laundry
- Yes, Seasonal
- Dump Station
- Yes, Seasonal
- Potable Water
- Potable Water - Seasonal
Fire/Stove Policy
Self-contained stoves only.
Toilet Types
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Composting Toilets - seasonal
Shower Types
- Hot - Seasonal
- Coin-Operated - Seasonal
Weather
Isle Royale National Park is a remote archipelago in the middle of Lake Superior. To make the most of your visit, it is necessary that you plan ahead and prepare. Be aware that many services and items that are available on the mainland are not available at Isle Royale. Due to the unpredictable waters of Lake Superior and its effect on island weather, be prepared for any and all weather conditions.
Small-party Camping (6 people or less)
No fee for small-party camping. A free overnight permit is required.
$0.00
Group Tent Sites
4 Group Sites by advanced reservation only. All parties of 7 or more must submit group permit requests through the park's online request system. The fee is a per permit cost for each party within a group of 7 or more.
$25.00
Email Address
Phone number (Voice)
Mailing Address
800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931
Physical Address
800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931
Directions
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.Regulations
All park visitors pay an entrance fee. Self-contained stoves only. Treated water supply. Dogs, cats, and other pets are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. EDT/ 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. CDT.
Fishing licenses are not required for inland lakes and streams on the island. However, Michigan size, season, and possession limits still apply. Only barbless hooks and artificial lures and flies may be used on inland lakes and streams. A State of Michigan fishing license is required to fish in the waters of Lake Superior.
Individual tent sites and shelters are first come, first serve. Group tent sites must be reserved in advance only.
Image Gallery
NPS / Paul Brown
NPW / Uwe Konopka
NPS / Margaret Barse
NPS / Margaret Barse
Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible. Some facilities are accessible in the immediate Windigo area.
Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair access in campground. Some roads are wheelchair accessible in the immediate Windigo area.
RV & Trailer Information - No RV/Trailer access.
RV Allowed - No
Trailer Allowed - No
Classification - This campground is a developed campground.