There are group discounts for travel to Isle Royale National Park aboard the Ranger III from Houghton, Michigan or the Wenonah from Grand Portage, Minnesota . This information will you begin the planning process for bringing a group to Isle Royale for backpacking. A group is a party of seven to ten people, including the leaders. No group may be larger than ten persons. If your party is larger than ten, you will need to split into separate groups, each independent with separate travel plans, separate leaders, and staying in different campgrounds beginning with the first night.
Group size is limited to ten persons to minimize impacts on the environment and other visitors.
Groups must register for a camping permit upon arrival, stay with their itinerary, and camp only in designated group sites. You will be assuming a great responsibility when you come to the Isle Royale wilderness. We are here to help facilitate your trip planning, so that your group will have the richest experience possible, while minimally impacting the wilderness. If you have further questions, please call us. If your group is young or inexperienced, hike a short loop and overnight at each group campground encountered.