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Harbor to Hills Section 2: Hike from Three Mile to Daisy Farm

Isle Royale National Park

A trail along a shoreline surrounded by trees and shrubs near a lake with islands in distance.
Enjoy this tranquil trek along the Rock Harbor Channel.

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About this Trail

  • Mileage: About 4.2 miles

  • Overgrown vegetation near trail
  • Rocks and roots on trail
  • Many ups and downs on slippery rocky surfaces

Trailheads

Located near the Three Mile campground is a trail junction to the Mount Franklin, Daisy Farm Campground, and Rock Harbor. Follow the Rock Harbor Trail west and hike about 4.2 miles to Daisy Farm Campground. This trail continues along Rock Harbor Channel offering scenic views. Eventually the trail offers views of an outer island with plenty of buildings on it. This is Mott Island—Isle Royale's Headquarters on island. About 1.9 miles from Mount Franklin Junction with the Rock Harbor Trail is the Siskowit Mine. The rest of the trek offers views of Rock Harbor Lighthouse and Edisen Fishery. Daisy Farm Campground is right on the shore of Rock Harbor Channel and is one of the largest campgrounds on the island. A ranger is intermittently staffed at Daisy Farm. 

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Details
Duration
1 Day
Activity
Backcountry Camping
Pets Allowed
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Rock Harbor Trail at Isle Royale National Park
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility Information
The trail is about 18 inches wide and is covered in rocks and roots

Isle Royale National Park

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Daisy Farm Campground

Closed
Basic Information
Image of campground site
Isle Royale's largest campground is located at Daisy Farm, in Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Rock Harbor Trail, Daisy Farm Trail, and Mount Ojibway Trail. Boats can stay overnight at dock. Ranger Station staffed seasonally.

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 16
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
TOTAL SITES: 25
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 6
Walk to/Boat to: 25
Group: 3
Horse: 0
Other: 16

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Sunrise on the beach at Daisy Farm Campground
Sunrise on the beach at Daisy Farm Campground
Kaitlyn Knick
Shelter in the woods
Shelters are popular camping spots on Isle Royale.
NPS / Alan West
Campsite surrounded by trees with a cleared area in the foreground and picnic table in the backgroun
An example of a Daisy Farm Campground tent site.
NPS / Alan West
Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities 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 limited development campground.

Three Mile Campground

Closed
Basic Information
Image of campground site
Three Mile Campground is located on Rock Harbor Channel off of the Rock Harbor and Mount Franklin Trails. Boats can overnight at dock.

Stay Limit: 1 night effective June 1 – September 17 annually
Shelters: 8
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 9’
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
TOTAL SITES: 15
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 4
Walk to/Boat to: 15
Group: 3
Horse: 0
Other: 8

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Scenic view of Lake Superior's Rock Harbor Channel from a camp site with a tent.
Three Mile Campground is very busy due to its proximity to Rock Harbor and the ferry terminals.
NPS / Mike Ausema
Campground shelter with picnic table.
Shelters are very popular on Isle Royale. Don't expect one to be available your first evening in a campground.
NPS / Alan West
Dock in Lake Superior through a tunnel of trees.
Enjoy chilling your feet off the Three Mile Campground dock.
NPS / Alan West
Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Uneven, rough terrain throughout campground. Facilities are not accessible.

Wheelchair Access - No wheelchair access.

RV & Trailer Information - No RV/Trail access.

RV Allowed - No

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a limited development campground.

Moskey Basin Campground

Closed
Basic Information
Image of campground site
Moskey Basin Campground is located in Moskey Basin at the west end of Rock Harbor Channel, off of the Indian Portage and Rock Harbor Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Rock Harbor Channel or via 2.0 mile portage from Lake Richie.

Stay Limit: 3 nights from June 1 – Labor Day annually.
Shelters: 6
Depth at dock (normal conditions): 8’.
Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat
TOTAL SITES: 10
Electric Hookups: 0
RV Only: 0
Tent Only: 2
Walk to/Boat to: 10
Group: 2
Horse: 0
Other: 6

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Soft sunset with small moon visible at Moskey Basin Campground.
Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets can be viewed from Moskey Basin Campground.
NPS / Katie Keller
Campground shelter on the water's edge surrounded by trees.
Moskey Basin has sites right along the water's edge.
NPS / Mike Ausema
Large dirt clearing surrounded by trees with a picnic table.
Group campsites are by reservation ahead of time for parties greater than 6 people.
NPS / Lori Honrath
Blue sky, calm water, rock shoreline in foreground.
Moskey Basin offers many sites right on the water's edge.
NPS / Lori Honrath
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 limited development campground.

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Last updated: February 23, 2022