Vehicles are not allowed on Isle Royale, but parking is available at all departure locations (for a nominal fee).
To Grand Portage, MN (145 miles from Duluth): From the south follow MN-61 northeast along the coast of Lake Superior. Turn right onto Stevens Road to enter Grand Portage. Follow County Road 73/Store Road to the right. Turn left on Mile Creek Road. Turn right onto Bay Road. After a little more than one mile, turn right onto Upper Road which leads to the ferry terminal.
From Thunder Bay, travel southwest on MN-61. Turn left onto County Rd 73/Store Road to head into Grand Portage which leads to Mile Creek Road. Follow the previous directions from this point.
To Houghton/Copper Harbor (215/261 miles from Green Bay, WI): US-41 passes Isle Royale Visitor Center in Houghton. To arrive at the visitor center, turn right onto Franklin Street just after US-41 becomes one-way. Continue onto Lakeshore Drive and the visitor center. US-41 continues north to Copper Harbor. In Copper Harbor take the first left onto 5th St to reach the ferry terminal.
Ferry Terminal Information:
Grand Portage Transportation Line | (218) 475-0024 | 402 Upper Road; Grand Portage, MN 55605 | www.isleroyaleboats.com
Isle Royale Ferry Services Inc | (906) 289-4437 | 60 5th Street; Copper Harbor, MI 49918 | www.isleroyale.com
Isle Royale National Park | (906) 482-0984 | 800 East Lakeshore Drive; Houghton, MI 49931 | Reservations: www.pasty.com/isro/nps3.php