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In a couple of months I'll be on Isle Royale with my brother and his daughter. She really wants to camp at least one night where there will be a good of the sunrise in the morning (assuming no clouds of course). When I was there in 2014 I did Lanes Cove, Daisy Farm, Moskey Basin, and Chippewa Harbor. I think Chippewa Harbor may be sunrise compatible but after looking at the map it looks like Malone Bay is a better choice.

Any advice or thoughts on this?

Moskey Basin is the classic choice for sunrises. The sun rises right down the length of the basin for most of the summer. Of course, that's counting on the weather cooperating -- but somehow Moskey is a bit magical, and I've always had a good sunrise there!

If you have a boat, Merritt Lane is good. But it’s water-only access.

Malone would have to be from the dock side of the campground.

Moskey is fantastic for sunrises. Three Mile and Daisy are great from the dock.

Thanks guys... I already liked Moskey Basin so that will be on the agenda.

Chippewa Harbor is nice around Labor Day, when the sun is rising father south in the eastern sky.

Duncan Bay Narrows (boat access only) is very good too, especially in June, when the sun is rising about as far north as it can.

Nominating Todd Harbor as best campsite where the sun rises behind you

Gotta go with Moskey on this one. Some of the best there.

Belle Isle is nice, and not on most itineraries.

Thanks guys... on our trip next month we will be spending our first evening and last evening in Moskey so my niece has a double chance at getting a decent sun rise. Now I just hope that we get to see a moose for her sake also. I've discovered in planning this trip that 5 days (2 half days and 3 full days) is not enough.

I was there in 2014 for 7 days we were able to cover much more ground. I think my next time will start at the south end in Windigo but that means a much longer drive time and if I'm gonna go into MN then I might change my mind and do the Border Route Trail and Kekekabic Trail. Too many trails too little time.