Little Duck Campsite On Grand Island
The campground operates seasonally from May 24 through October 14. Reservations are required from Memorial Day through Columbus Day via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 4 consecutive days. A $5 per person Grand Island user permit fee applies and is included in the ferry fare.
Marine Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The areas affected include... Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore... Marquette to Munising MI... Munising to Grand Marais MI... At 631 PM EDT, an automated observing station reported a front, producing winds to around 30 knots. This front was located along a line extending from 19 nm north of Grand Island to near Laughing Whitefish Point to near Shot Point, moving east at 25 knots. The front will be near... Shelter Bay and Au Train Island around 635 PM EDT. Grand Island around 645 PM EDT. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore around 655 PM EDT. Miners Castle around 700 PM EDT.
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
Little Duck Campsite is a remote backcountry site on Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area in Lake Superior's Hiawatha National Forest. The island features 300-foot sandstone cliffs, 13,500 acres of forest, sandy beaches, and winter ice caves. This particular site sits approximately 50 yards from Trout Bay Beach and is accessible via the island's trail system or by kayak. The campsite is hike-in, bike-in, or boat-in only; no public vehicles are allowed on Grand Island. From Williams Landing (the ferry arrival point), the site is about 2.5 miles via trail. The site accommodates a maximum of 4 people in two tents with amenities including a latrine, fire ring, benches, firewood, and a bear-proof food storage pole and locker. Campers must bring their own drinking water or plan to filter/treat water from Lake Superior, as the nearest potable water source is approximately 1 mile south at Murray Bay Day Use Area. There are no trash cans anywhere on the island, so all waste must be packed out. Black bears inhabit the island, making proper food storage essential. Mosquitoes and black flies can be severe from mid-May through mid-July.
Directions
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from Munising, Michigan. Take the Grand Island Ferry from Grand Island Landing on M-28, about 3 miles north of downtown Munising (halfway between Munising and Christmas, MI at Powell Point). From Williams Landing on the island, hike approximately 2.5 miles via the trail system to the campsite. Kayakers can access the site via Trout Bay Beach.
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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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