Can we car camp at Isle Royale?
No vehicles or wheeled devices (except wheelchairs, and in certain circumstances, bicycles) are allowed on the island. You can camp in your boat at dock or anchored out. You can also travel by foot or canoe/kayak, and select sites from one of 36 campgrounds.
Can we bring a bicycle?
Bicycles are allowed at Rock Harbor or Windigo. No off-road biking is permitted in the park. Most bicycles are brought by those doing long bicycle trips in the Upper Midwest, and they use one of Isle Royale's ferry services to go from one mainland location to another by overnighting in the park. If you would like to bring your bike to Isle Royale, please contact the park for additional information.
Are there showers at the campsites on Isle Royale?
Showers are available on the island's northeast end at Rock Harbor and at the southwest end at Windigo. Contact the park prior to your trip for the most up-to-date information regarding shower availability. Showers are not available to early (spring) and late (fall) season travelers.
Are there storage lockers on the Island?
No, there are no storage lockers on the Island. The concession operation at Rock Harbor and Windigo does offer a service to store gear for a fee. The box of gear cannot contain stove fuel or food. Contact the Rock Harbor Lodge office for more information.
If campsites can be boated to, does this mean by private boat or ferry?
The Ranger III, originating in Houghton, Michigan and the Isle Royale Queen IV, from Copper Harbor, Michigan, carry visitors to and from Rock Harbor only. The Seahunter III, which originates in Grand Portage, Minnesota, transports visitors to and from Windigo only. The Voyageur II, from Grand Portage, Minnesota, drops off and picks up hikers at Rock Harbor, Daisy Farm, Chippewa Harbor, Malone Bay, Windigo, McCargoe Cove, and Belle Isle. A reserved "water taxi" from Rock Harbor can pick up or drop off hikers at select sites on the eastern half of Isle Royale.
Below you will find detailed information on hunt dates, application instructions, permit options, blind availability, site conditions, hunting guide information, and information on the background of duck hunting in Tennessee.
For many years Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency received public comments about public land duck hunting. The comments mostly fell into 2 categories: the need for increased duck hunting opportunities on public lands (i.e. more access) and concerns over the fairness of the handheld duck blind draw system. A scientific survey of duck hunters done in partnership with the University of Tennessee validated these comments, as well as other issues with in-person handheld draws, and a desire for opportunities to hunt for shorter time periods.
You've probably heard of blind dates with books before: books wrapped in brown paper with a few keywords or a review on the outside to indicate what kind of book is inside. While we love the idea of a surprise, we also understand that this absolute veil might not be right for all readers. What if you've read the book before, or what if you've heard a scathing review from a friend? So we've concocted a sliding scale of "blind-date-ness":