Grand Island National Recreation Area
Campground · Michigan · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- up to 25
- People per site
- 607 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking and exploring. The island's breathtaking overlooks, pristine sandy beaches, fascinating cultural sites, deep hard woods, and inland lakes make it an exciting and secluded destination.
Recreation
Group and indvidiual camping, biking, hiking, ice climbing, swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, and site seeing can all be enjoyed on Grand Island
Facilities
Campsites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault or wilderness toilets, bear lockers and/or poles. Some sites have drinking water provided
Camping is not allowed at the day-use sites.
Natural Features
Grand Island National Recreation Area Campground part of the Hiawatha National Forest, near Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Calm waters, 300 foot sandstone cliffs, and white-sand beaches beckon boaters and swimmers to the area.
Nearby Attractions
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and the City of Munising. The Munising Area provides a variety of restaurants, hotels, camping opportunities and outfitters. Local outfitters provide guided and self-guided kayak, canoe, pontoon and mountain bike rentals.
Charges & Cancellations
see recreation.gov policy
The facts
- 18 bookable sites
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: Grand Island Recreation Area
Site types
- 16 Hike To
- 2 Group Hike To
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
18 campsites at Grand Island National Recreation Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Channel Marker | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Driftwood | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| Duck Lake | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Freighter View | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Gamefence | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Gull Point | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Hardwood | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Hemlock | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Juniper Flats Group Site | Grand Island Recreation Area | Group Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| Little Duck | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| Little Dune 1 | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| Little Dune 2 | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 4 | 🐾 |
| Loon Call | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Murray Bay Group Site | Grand Island Recreation Area | Group Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Lakefront | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| Preservation Point | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Road's End | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | Hike In | Island, | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| Shelter Ridge | Grand Island Recreation Area | Hike To | — | — | — | Lakefront | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry (Grand Island Ferry Service) or private watercraft. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28, about 3 to 4 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island NRA signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call (906) 387-2600 or visit their website at http://www.grandislandup.com/
46.44485, -86.66463 · 46°26'41.5"N 86°39'52.7"W
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, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Camping fees and reservations are all done on recreation.gov. The $5.00 Day Use Fee is included If you take the Grand Island Ferry Service If you paddle or use your own boat to a day use area you can pay at the self service station.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Grand Island National Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
- Yes, Grand Island National Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Grand Island National Recreation Area have?
- 18 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area.
- Are campfires allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Grand Island National Recreation Area
- Bay Furnace Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grand Island Cabins 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grand Island National Recreation Area less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Channel Marker Campsite on Grand Island 0.9 mi · Campground
- Murray Bay Group Campsite on Grand Island 1.9 mi · Campground
- Loon Call Campsite on Grand Island 2 mi · Campground
- Bermuda Campsite on Grand Island 2 mi · Campground
- Duck Lake Campsite on Grand Island 2.3 mi · Campground
- Munising Self Guided Tour 2.6 mi · Facility
- Little Dune 1 Campsite on Grand Island 2.7 mi · Campground
- Little Duck Campsite on Grand Island 2.8 mi · Facility
- Juniper Flats Group Campsite on Grand Island 3.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 906 387 2512
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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