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Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park

Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park

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Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park

Name: Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park
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Location: Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States

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oliviakellis

April 4, 2025

Windigo serves as a key entry point on the western end of Isle Royale National Park, offering essential services and resources for visitors. Located near the ferry dock, it houses the National Park Service Visitor Center, where you can obtain permits, check trail conditions, and learn about the island’s unique ecosystem. The center is open seasonally, typically from late spring to early fall.

For those beginning a hike, Windigo provides a last chance to stock up on basic necessities. The Windigo Store offers limited supplies, including snacks, fuel canisters, and some camping gear, though it’s best to arrive well-prepared. There are also potable water refill stations, making it a convenient place to top up before heading into the backcountry.

Whether you’re starting a trek along the Greenstone Ridge Trail or just stopping by, Windigo is an important hub for visitors exploring Isle Royale’s remote wilderness.

Brendan

February 22, 2023

Windigo is home to an NPS visitor center where you can speak with park officials and receive a backcountry permit. There is also a Windigo store.

The Voyageur II services Windigo on both inbound and outbound schedules: nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/voyageur-ii.htm

The Sea Hunter III operates between Grand Portage, MN and Windigo, arriving at Windigo at 10:00 am CDT and departing Windigo at 3:30 CDT: nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/sea-hunter-iii.htm

Seaplanes also provide transportation: nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/isle-royale-seaplanes.htm

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Windigo Visitor Center, Isle Royale National Park

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