Driftwood Campsite On Grand Island
Opens May 24, 2026 for the season through October 14. Reservations required via Recreation.gov from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, bookable up to 4 consecutive nights. Walk-ins not allowed during peak season. Off-season camping (mid-October through late May) does not require reservations but ferry service is unavailable.
Gale Warning issued October 10 at 9:45PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. * WHERE...Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 11 at 3:35AM EDT until October 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft occurring. * WHERE...Marquette to Munising MI, Munising to Grand Marais MI and Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
Residents of Brevoort Lake should take notice that the Hiawatha National Forest will start the draw down of Brevoort Lake starting in October. The purpose of the draw down is to minimize the development of ice dams during the spring melt. The lake will be drawn down gradually over the next few…
About
Driftwood Campsite offers a secluded backcountry camping experience on Grand Island, a 13,500-acre National Recreation Area in Lake Superior featuring 300-foot sandstone cliffs, pristine beaches, and forest trails. The site is positioned approximately 50 yards from Lake Superior at Trout Bay Beach and is accessible only by hiking, biking, or kayaking since no public vehicles are permitted on the island. From Williams Landing (the ferry arrival point), it's roughly a 2.5-mile hike via the island trail system. The campsite accommodates up to 4 people in two tents on a 10x10 tent pad. Amenities include a latrine, fire ring, benches, firewood, and a bear-proof food storage pole and locker. No potable water is available at Driftwood; the nearest drinking water is approximately 1 mile south at Murray Bay Day Use Area. Campers must bring sufficient water or be prepared to filter from Lake Superior. There are no trash cans anywhere on the island, so all garbage must be packed out. Black bears are active on Grand Island. Proper food storage using the provided bear pole is mandatory. Heavy mosquitoes and black flies are common from May through mid-July. The island's sandstone cliffs are fragile and should not be climbed.
Directions
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, approximately half a mile from Munising, Michigan. Take the ferry from Grand Island Landing on M-28, about 3 miles north of downtown Munising between Munising and Christmas, MI at Powell Point. From Williams Landing on the island, hike approximately 2.5 miles via the island trail system, or access via kayak at Trout Bay Beach. No public vehicles are allowed on the island.
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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 | None |
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