Loon Call Campsite On Grand Island
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Ferry service and campground reservations operate from late May through mid-October (Columbus Day weekend). During winter, the island is only accessible by private watercraft or across the ice by snowmobile, snowshoe, or skis.
Temporary Area Closure for Big Pines Picnic Area
The Big Pines Picnic Area will be temporarily closed due to timber harvest. Activities in the area may include logging trucks and other equipment. For your safety, please stay alert while in the vicinity and choose another location for recreation.
Hiawatha National Forest Seeks Public input on Grand Island Visitor Use Management Project
The Hiawatha National Forest is seeking input on the development of a management plan for the Grand Island National Recreation Area.
Forest Supervisor's Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line below or at any office of the Hiawatha National Forest.
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.
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented.
About
Loon Call Campsite sits on Grand Island, a 13,500-acre National Recreation Area in Lake Superior accessible only by passenger ferry or private watercraft. The site is located 2 miles from Williams Landing near Murray Bay and can be reached by hiking/biking the island's trail system or by paddling and landing on the beach. The campsite accommodates up to 6 people and 2 tents, providing a picnic table, campfire ring, benches, and bear pole for food storage. Murray Bay offers a beautiful sandy beach for swimming and relaxing. Drinking water is available at the nearby Murray Bay Day Use Area, along with vault toilets. Due to its proximity to a group campsite and picnic area, Loon Call may experience more activity and less solitude when groups are present, though this can create a more social camping atmosphere. Black bears inhabit the island, and proper food storage on the bear pole is required. Grand Island features 300-foot sandstone cliffs, dense hardwood forests, inland lakes, and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. The island offers excellent opportunities for exploration, with scenic overlooks, historic sites dating back thousands of years, and pristine beaches. Mosquitoes and black flies can be intense from mid-May through mid-July, so insect repellent is essential during those months.
Directions
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, one-half mile from Munising, Michigan. The passenger ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on M-28, approximately 3 miles west of Munising's blinking light. Look for Grand Island NRA signs. From Williams Landing on the island, Loon Call is a 2-mile hike south along the trail system to Murray Bay, or accessible by water via kayak or canoe landing at Murray Bay beach.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Islan 0.0mi
- Bermuda Campsite On Grand Island 0.0mi
- Duck Lake Campsite On Grand Island 0.5mi
- Little Duck Campsite On Grand Island 0.9mi
- Driftwood Campsite On Grand Island 1.1mi
- Roads End Campsite On Grand Island 1.7mi
- Grand Island National Recreation Area 1.9mi
- Grand Island Thumb Area Facilities 1.7mi
- Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island 1.8mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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