About McCargoe Cove Campground
McCargoe Cove Campground is a campground in Houghton, Michigan. The address on file is 800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931. It has 12 campsites. It is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go. It is listed as free to camp. The phone number on file is 9064820984. The official website is nps.gov.
Nearby trails and campgrounds
No trail in our directory is within 60 miles. The nearest is Copper Country Trails, 67 miles away in a straight line. Other campgrounds nearby: East Chickenbone Campground (1.2 miles), West Chickenbone Campground (1.8 miles) and Birch Island Campground (1.9 miles). Straight-line distances are measured from the coordinates on file, so check a map for the drive.
- Copper Country Trails (67 miles, straight-line)
- East Chickenbone Campground (1.2 miles, straight-line)
- West Chickenbone Campground (1.8 miles, straight-line)
- Birch Island Campground (1.9 miles, straight-line)
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Where is McCargoe Cove Campground?
McCargoe Cove Campground is a campground in Houghton, Michigan. The address on file is 800 E. Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, Michigan 49931.
How many campsites does McCargoe Cove Campground have?
McCargoe Cove Campground has 12 campsites in our listing.
Is McCargoe Cove Campground open all year?
No. McCargoe Cove Campground is listed as seasonal, so confirm opening dates before you go.
What is the phone number for McCargoe Cove Campground?
The phone number on file is 9064820984.
About This Campground
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
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800 E. Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931
GPS Coordinates: 48.08720, -88.70935
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