Isle Royale Wilderness
Isle Royale Wilderness is a 132,018-acre wilderness area in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It rises from about 595 to 1,390 ft. The nearest town is Eagle River, 44.2 miles away in a straight line.
Isle Royale Wilderness map
Isle Royale Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Eagle River, MI is the nearest town, 44.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Isle Royale Wilderness is about 1,390 ft, and its lowest about 595 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount Desor, about 1,390 ft.
Who manages Isle Royale Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 132,018 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Isle Royale National Park, 906-482-0984 |
Getting to Isle Royale Wilderness
- Eagle River, MI is the nearest town, 44.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Isle Royale Wilderness
- Mount Desor summit
- Ishpeming Point summit
- Sugar Mountain summit
- Amygdaloid Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Isle Royale Wilderness
- National Park Service unit Most of Isle Royale Wilderness lies inside Isle Royale National Park.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Michigan
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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