Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island
Reservations required May 24 through October 14 via Recreation.gov. Maximum 4 consecutive nights. Off-season camping does not require reservations but ferry service is unavailable. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Temporary closure and reroute for road work at Echo Creek crossing on Grand Island
A washout occurred earlier this year at the Echo Creek crossing on Grand Island Rd. 17 due to heavy rains, and a new culvert needs to be installed. To accommodate this work, a section of the West Rim Trail on Grand Island will be closed for repairs in early August.Crews are scheduled to begin on…
FR 3303 (Dam Road) closure for bridge replacement on Brevoort River
The bridge on FR 3303 (Dam Road) on the Brevoort River is being replaced and the area will be closed Monday, June 22 through Monday, August 31. Closure area begins approximately 2.1 miles from Brevoort Lake Road. Visitors should expect to see heavy equipment and workers in the area, and find an…
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
About
Channel Marker Campsite sits on the southwest tip of Grand Island, a 13,500-acre National Recreation Area rising from Lake Superior half a mile offshore from Munising, Michigan. This primitive single-site is one of 21 designated backcountry campsites scattered across the island's dense hardwood forests, pristine beaches, and dramatic 300-foot sandstone cliffs. Access is by passenger ferry from Munising (seasonal) or private watercraft; no vehicles are permitted on the island. The site is a short 0.5-mile walk from Williams Landing, where the ferry docks and potable water is available. Kayakers can land on the unnamed beach west of Williams Landing and walk about 100 feet inland to reach the campsite. Amenities are minimal but functional: a 10x10 tent pad, fire ring with grill, latrine, benches, and bear pole with food locker for required food storage. Firewood is provided. Campers must pack out all trash. Grand Island offers excellent hiking and biking on non-motorized trails, with highlights including wave-cut sandstone cliffs, inland lakes, and historic sites like the East Channel Lighthouse. Black bears are present; proper food storage is mandatory. Mosquitoes and black flies can be intense from mid-May through mid-July.
Directions
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior about 0.5 miles from Munising, Michigan. Take the passenger ferry from Grand Island Landing on M-28, approximately 2.5 miles west of downtown Munising. The ferry docks at Williams Landing on the island. From there, hike 0.5 miles southwest on the island trail system to Channel Marker Campsite near Merchandise Beach. Kayakers can land on the beach 0.5 miles west of Williams Landing and walk 100 feet inland to the site.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 387-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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