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Rock Harbor Comfort Station in Isle Royale National Park

Restroom · Isle Royale National Park

Rock Harbor Comfort Station

Seasonal toilets, showers and laundry in Rock Harbor.

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Restroom
Nearest trail
Right here
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Rock Harbor Lodge and Scoville Point

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RestroomRock Harbor Comfort Station48.14608, -88.48647
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8 active Isle Royale alerts

  • ClosureSeasonal park closure begins November 1Isle Royale closes to public use November 1–April 15 because extreme winter weather threatens visitor safety; the closure extends 4.5 miles into Lake Superior from the island.Official details
  • ClosureCamping closures at east-end campgrounds and Zone 9Camping restrictions are in effect at four east-end campgrounds and Off-trail Camping Zones 9–13 and 30–38 because of increased human-wildlife interactions and food-storage concerns.Official details
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Rock Harbor Lodge and Scoville Point
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“You're approaching Rock Harbor Lodge, a useful stop for a hot meal even if you're not staying overnight. Greenstone Grill serves pizza, burgers and sandwiches, with a deck overlooking the harbor.”

Plays on the road 0.2 mi from Rock Harbor Comfort Station in the Parkwolf Isle Royale Tour Guide.

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  • Wildlife heatmapsfor Moose, Wolf, Bald Eagle, and 13 more
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A useful service at Rock HarborRock Harbor Comfort Station is a public restroom and seasonal service facility in the hub at…

Rock Harbor Comfort Station is a public restroom and seasonal service facility in the hub at Isle Royale's east end. Its flush toilets and potable running water are available during the operating season, making it a useful stop as you arrive or set out on nearby trails.

Showers and laundryShowers and laundry are also available seasonally for an extra fee.

Showers and laundry are also available seasonally for an extra fee. Pick up tokens at the Rock Harbor Camp Store before using them. Ask there about current availability and token costs if these services matter to your plans.

Fit it into your arrivalRock Harbor is reached by boat or seaplane, with the visitor center, camp store, marina, lodge…

Rock Harbor is reached by boat or seaplane, with the visitor center, camp store, marina, lodge and trail access nearby. Use the station while you are at this island hub. It serves visitors moving through Rock Harbor, where trails and the main island services meet.

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Wildlife in Isle Royale

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Moose308 sightingsMooseMost seen around 8 PMSighting mapWolf93 sightingsWolfMost seen around 8 PMSighting mapBald Eagle77 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapLoon150 sightingsLoonMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapTrumpeter Swan24 sightingsTrumpeter SwanMost seen around 6 PMSighting mapBeaver71 sightingsBeaverMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Isle Royale. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.

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Trails nearby

ChallengingHarbor to Hills Loop33.2 mi · 1.3 days · At the trailheadA 33-mile island loop climbs from Lake Superior shore to Greenstone Ridge.EasyTobin Harbor Trail3 mi · 3 hr · 0.1 mi awayHarbor islands and an inland sea arch off an easy woodland walkModerateScoville Point Loop4.2 mi · 3 hr · 0.1 mi awayA rough lakeshore and wooded harbor side meet at Scoville Point.ModerateSuzy’s Cave Loop3.8 mi · 3.5 hr · 0.1 mi awayA rocky shoreline loop to Isle Royale’s inland sea arch.ModerateRock Harbor Trail11 mi · 7 hr · 0.1 mi awayAn 11-mile rocky shoreline hike from Rock Harbor to Moskey Basin.ModerateStoll Memorial Trail (Short Loop)1.8 mi · 1.5 hr · 0.1 mi awayA wooded and rocky interpretive loop near Rock Harbor.ModerateTobin–Duncan Portage Trail1.6 mi · 1.5 hr · 0.5 mi awayA steep, boat-accessed crossing over Greenstone Ridge.EasyRaspberry Island Trail0.9 mi · 45 min · 0.6 mi awayBoardwalks lead into a tiny bog before the rocky shore.

More stops nearby

Store · At the trailheadRock Harbor StoreGroceries, fuel and gear before you leave the main dock.Visitor center · At the trailheadRock Harbor Visitor CenterA smart first stop for ranger answers and island trip planning.Sight · At the trailheadRock Harbor MarinaFuel, rentals and dock services in a remote island harbor.Restaurant · 0.2 mi awayGreenstone GrillA hot meal and harbor-view deck after a day on the island.Restaurant · 0.2 mi awayLighthouse RestaurantA sit-down meal at Rock Harbor, far from the mainland.Lodging · 0.2 mi awayRock Harbor LodgeStay beside Lake Superior at the island's only full-service lodge.Campground · 0.2 mi awayRock Harbor CampgroundA busy harbor base with campsites close to ferries and trailheads.Sight · 0.7 mi awayRaspberry IslandA boat-access island with bog boardwalks and a rocky Lake Superior shore.

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Top sights in Isle Royale

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  1. 1Rock Harbor LighthouseSight
  2. 2Scoville PointSight
  3. 3Lookout LouiseSight
  4. 4Edisen FisherySight
  5. 5Mount FranklinSight
  6. 6Ojibway TowerSight

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