Food Storage

Food Storage Regulations Are Changing in 2025

In order to protect wildlife and park visitors, new food, trash, and scented item storage regulations will be in place in 2025. Animal-resistant containers are now required within Isle Royale National Park. Consult this list for guaranteed compliant storage solutions. Options outside of this list may exist, but their compliance is not guaranteed.

Further information on Isle Royale's updated food, trash, and scented item storage regulations will be available soon.

Isle Royale National Park is a wilderness park that requires backpackers, campers, paddlers, boaters, and anyone else overnighting in the backcountry to properly store their food. Visitors in the frontcountry, daytrippers, and lodge guests should also be mindful of their food. Learn how to properly store food while visiting the park.

Proper Food Storage

• Stay Tuned for updated info. It is a work in-progress.
• Keep a clean camp. Wildlife will steal unattended food, even if it's left out for a short amount of time.
• Do not leave food unattended when visiting or camping in a frontcountry area, such as Rock Harbor or Windigo.
• Never feed wildlife.

Trash

• All trash and leftover food (including peels, cores, and nutshells) must be properly stored and packed out.
• On island trash disposal can only be found in Rock Harbor and Windigo.
• Do not burn, bury, or place garbage in outhouses or pit toilets. Carry a ziplock bag for securing small pieces of trash.