Grand Island National Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the off-season until late May. Reservations required Memorial Day through Columbus Day except at Cobble Cove, Flat Rock, and Muskrat Point which are first-come, first-served. No ferry service during off-season; private watercraft access only at your own risk.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 2:12AM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alger County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and very difficult to near impossible travel at times, especially near Lake Superior. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:44AM EST until January 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Alger, Luce, Northern Schoolcraft, and Southern Schoolcraft Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
About
Grand Island National Recreation Area is a pristine island campground located in Lake Superior, approximately half a mile from Munising, Michigan. The 19 individual campsites and 2 group sites are accessible only by hiking, biking, or boating, creating a true backcountry experience. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and bear lockers or poles. Some sites have drinking water available. The island features breathtaking 300-foot sandstone cliffs overlooking Lake Superior, white sand beaches, deep hardwood forests, and inland lakes. A 23-mile perimeter trail circles the island, with additional interior trails connecting to lakes and ponds. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and ice climbing. Access to the island is via the Grand Island Ferry Service from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, or by private watercraft year-round. During the off-season, ferry service is unavailable, and travel across the ice is not recommended. The island is home to black bears, and proper food storage is mandatory. All trash must be packed out, and firewood can be collected from dead and down wood. Generators and rock climbing are prohibited on the island.
Directions
Accessible via passenger ferry from Grand Island Landing on M-28, approximately 3-4 miles west of Munising's blinking light, or by private watercraft. Ferry operates Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Ferry information: (906) 387-2600 or grandislandup.com.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island 1.0mi
- Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Islan 1.9mi
- Loon Call Campsite On Grand Island 1.9mi
- Bermuda Campsite On Grand Island 1.9mi
- Duck Lake Campsite On Grand Island 2.5mi
- Grand Island Thumb Area Facilities 2.0mi
- Little Duck Campsite On Grand Island 2.9mi
- Bay Furnace Campground 2.1mi
- Driftwood Campsite On Grand Island 3.0mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 - $30 |
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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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