Facility · Michigan ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Bring the family and check out Grand Island National Recreation Area!
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.
Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry or private watercraft. Some campsites are conveniently located for kayakers. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28 about 2.5 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island National Recreation Area signs.
To view the Grand Island Recreation Area Map Click Here.
If you're interested in the island's history, check out the Grand Island 25th Anniversary Page (archived).
46.44485, -86.66463 · 46°26'41.5"N 86°39'52.7"W
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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