About McCargoe Cove Campground
GPS Coordinates: 48° 5' 13.9056" N, 88° 42' 33.6564" W McCargoe Cove Campground is located in McCargoe Cove, on the north shore of Isle Royale National Park, off of the Indian Portage and East Chickenbone Trails. Boats can overnight at dock. Canoe/kayak access from Lake Superior or 1.2 mile portage from Chickenbone Lake. Stay Limit: 3 nights effective from June 1 Labor Day annually. Shelters: 6 Depth at dock (normal conditions): 7 . Access: Foot/canoe/kayak/private boat The campground also has a dock, making it a popular stop for boaters and fishermen alike. Visitors have spotted wildlife, including a friendly camp fox and even a moose nearby, adding to the charm of the area. Dock closures to accommodate passenger ferry and tour boat operations. Closures in Eastern time. McCargoe Cove is closed Mon/Wed/Sat from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/boating-guide.htm
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N 24 knots decreasing to 16 knots. Gusts up to 33 knots.
Decreasing from −4 to −13°C
Partly cloudy
- N 14–18 knots. Gusts up to 28 knots.
- −16 to −12°C
N 1.4m at 4s period
UV Index: 1 - Low- Mostly fine
- N 14–17 knots. Gusts up to 26 knots.
- −16 to −12°C
- N 1.2m at 4s period
- UV Index: 0 - Low
- Mostly fine