Wolf's concerning behavior prompts tent camping ban at Michigan national park campground
Over the last week, a wolf was spotted on several occasions at the campground pawing at and sniffing tents, dragging away backpacks and even entering a tent.
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HOUGHTON, Mich.– Isle Royale National Park is banning tent camping at one of its campgrounds due to the concerning behavior of a wolf recently.
The national park said effective Thursday until July 31, tent and group camping at Three Mile Campground was prohibited.
Hammock use was also not allowed and off-trail camping sites around Three Mile Campground will be closed.
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Over the last week, a wolf was spotted on several occasions at the campground pawing at and sniffing tents, dragging away backpacks and even entering a tent.
A wolf with a stolen dry bag that was left unattended in Three Mile campground in Isle Royale National Park.
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"The wolf has become increasingly bold, showing signs of habituation and a growing reliance on human food," Isle Royale National Park said.
The park has made multiple attempts to address the wolf's behavior through hazing—which typically involves various methods of scaring a wolf away without hurting it, improved trash and recycling management and stricter food storage rules, but the wolf's behavior around food and trash has continued.
During the closure, park staff will intensify hazing efforts during daylight hours in campgrounds and developed areas to discourage the wolf from returning.
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Isle Royale said hazing methods include loudly shouting, stomping, clapping, sounding airhorns and discharging paintball guns.
Noise-producing devices will also be installed around Three Mile Campground, Rock Harbor and Daisy Farms campground to alert staff and visitors of a wolf's presence.
An unattended tent site in non-compliance with food storage regulations
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"Visitor safety and the protection of wildlife are our highest priorities," said Park Superintendent Denice Swanke. "We ask for your support in securing food, trash and scented items consistent with 2026 food storage guidelines."
The national park said it will continue to monitor and evaluate the closure as efforts continue. Their goal is to have the campsite reopened on Aug. 1, but they may have to extend the closure if necessary.
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Isle Royale National Park is an island in the middle of Lake Superior. There are 36 campgrounds across the island.
Someone approaching a food storage locker in Isle Royale National Park.
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It is required to store all food in food storage lockers or approved, animal-resistant hard-sided containers, if food storage locker space isn't available.
It's illegal to feed, touch, tease or intentionally disturb wildlife, their homes, nests or activities, the national park said.