Can you reserve a site at Grand Island Cabins?

Yes, Grand Island Cabins is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Grand Island Cabins?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grand Island Cabins.

Are campfires allowed at Grand Island Cabins?

Campfires are allowed at Grand Island Cabins. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Grand Island Cabins, Michigan — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Grand Island Cabins are remotely located on forested Grand Island, surrounded by Lake Superior, 1/2 mile off the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. The cabins are placed in individual settings providing an excellent base for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities include: kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, beachcombing, and hunting.

Facilities

Each cabin is 14' x 16' with an attached 8' x 14' screened in porch and offers four full size beds, bunk bed style. Maximum sleeping capacity is eight people per cabin. Picnic table and campfire ring with cooking grate are located just outside each cabin.

Natural Features

The cabins sit amidst a forest of old-growth trees within walking distance of Lake Superior. Grand Island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place to spend your vacation. The island's miles of trails provide ample opportunity to view wildlife, picturesque sunsets, and enjoy pristine beaches.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Superior is the largest body of fresh water in the world. It is the coldest, cleanest, and deepest of the five Great Lakes. The lakes’ clear water enables viewing of several shipwrecks from in a boat.

The facts

2 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: GRAND ISLAND CABINS

Site types

2 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Grand Island Cabins

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
Merchant Cabin	GRAND ISLAND CABINS	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	Hike In	Island	—	8	♿ 🐾
Sunset Cabin	GRAND ISLAND CABINS	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	Hike In	Island	—	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

Beginning in fall and throughout winter, ferry service to the island is closed. Access to the island is only by personal watercraft, or, if the lake is frozen, access via foot or snowmobile. Please call ahead to find out if there is ice or open water. Crossing Lake Superior to get to Grand Island is at your own risk. Once on Grand Island, cabins can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, or use of snowmobile depending on the season. Sunset Cabin is located on the West Rim Trail approximately 3.6 miles from the island ferry landing.

46.48667, -86.68528 · 46°29'12.0"N 86°41'7.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	28	36	46	59	68	75	74	67	55	42	32
Low °F	13	12	20	29	39	48	55	55	49	39	29	19
Precip in	2.0	1.4	1.4	2.3	2.8	2.8	3.1	2.7	3.9	4.1	3.1	2.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Grand Island Cabins

Can you reserve a site at Grand Island Cabins?: Yes, Grand Island Cabins is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Grand Island Cabins have?: 2 sites.
Are pets allowed at Grand Island Cabins?: Yes, pets are allowed at Grand Island Cabins.
Are campfires allowed at Grand Island Cabins?: Campfires are allowed at Grand Island Cabins. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Grand Island Cabins

Grand Island National Recreation Area 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Juniper Flats Group Campsite on Grand Island less than 0.1 mi · Campground
Hardwood Campsite on Grand Island 0.3 mi · Campground
Hemlock Campsite on Grand Island 0.6 mi · Campground
Duck Lake Campsite on Grand Island 1.7 mi · Campground
Murray Bay Group Campsite on Grand Island 1.8 mi · Campground
Little Duck Campsite on Grand Island 1.9 mi · Facility
Loon Call Campsite on Grand Island 1.9 mi · Campground
Bermuda Campsite on Grand Island 2.1 mi · Campground
Channel Marker Campsite on Grand Island 2.3 mi · Campground
Little Dune 1 Campsite on Grand Island 2.7 mi · Campground
Grand Island National Recreation Area 3.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 906-202-1778
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Grand Island Cabins