On-island visitor centers and fee stations run at Isle Royale: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

all visitors

Place or corridor

Rock Harbor and Windigo visitor centers; Houghton visitor center on the mainland

Effective dates

June 5, 2026 through September 19, 2026

Release model

first come

Exceptions and limits

• Before June 5 and after September 19 the Rock Harbor and Windigo visitor centers are open only intermittently, and self-permitting may be required.
• Fee collection hours at Rock Harbor and Windigo are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET, narrower than visitor center hours.