Raspberry Island in Isle Royale National Park

Raspberry Island

Accessible by boat only, Raspberry Island is one of the most picturesque places in the park.

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Raspberry Island Details

To get to Raspberry Island, you need to rent kayaks or a canoe from Rock Harbor and paddle for one mile until you reach the island. The diversity of ecosystem there is astonishing and because of the solitude, there is a good chance of seeing some of the wildlife that call this island home, like moose, foxes or wolves. It is a beautiful place for a picnic and a great spot to relax and take in the beauty of the area. You can only access Raspberry Island on days that are calm enough to make the journey as smooth as possible over the tricky waters and the small size of the island, make it a great place to explore either by the two trails that run across the island, or by setting off on your own adventure.

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Nearby Parks Around Raspberry Island

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0.6 mi away

Isle Royale

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Raspberry Island

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0.0 mi away

Raspberry Island Dock

Located along Rock Harbor across from the Rock Harbor Visitor Center, this small island has a day-use dock that is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

0.4 mi away

Rock Harbor Lodge

Spend your nights in comfort when you visit Isle Royale at the Rock Harbor Lodge, a hotel with amenities to make your stay more enjoyable.

0.5 mi away

Smithwick Mine

Non-operational mine shafts that were used during a copper rush in the mid-1840s.

0.6 mi away

Rock Harbor Visitor Center

Located on the northeast end of the park, it is open from May - September from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., with more limited hours in May, June and September.

0.6 mi away

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale is a 45-mile-long, 133,782-acre island in Lake Superior, accessible only by boat or seaplane, a northern wilderness area minimally impacted by man.