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.
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…
Repaving Monocle Lake Campground
The Monocle Lake Campground repaving project will take place during the autumn of 2026 and spring of 2027. It is scheduled during the regular seasonal campground closure. The schedule is weather dependent and therefore subject to change. Those traveling in the area should remain alert for work…
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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