Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Islan
Open for the 2026 season from May 24 through October 14. Reservations via Recreation.gov are required Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Off-season use does not require reservations. Maximum stay is 4 consecutive nights. A $5 per person Grand Island user permit fee applies in addition to the $35 nightly site fee.
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 2:41AM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Marquette and Alger Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Marquette County: Middle Bay north of Presque Isle and at Little Presque Isle. For Alger County: The Au Train River mouth at Au Train, the exposed regions of Grand Marais Harbor, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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
Murray Bay Group Campsite sits on the sandy shores of Murray Bay on Grand Island, a congressionally designated National Recreation Area in Lake Superior. The island offers pristine beaches, dense hardwood forests, scenic overlooks, inland lakes, and miles of hiking and biking trails. This group site accommodates 7-25 campers and provides a remote backcountry experience with Lake Superior as your backdrop. Access requires taking a passenger ferry from Grand Island Landing near Munising, then hiking, biking, or paddling approximately 2.5 miles to the campsite. No motorized vehicles are permitted on the island. The site includes vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and bear poles or lockers for required food storage. Drinking water is available at the nearby Murray Bay Day Use Area, as well as at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, and Farrell Cottage. Black bears are active on the island, so proper food storage is mandatory. Campers should also be prepared for intense mosquitoes and black flies from mid-May through mid-July. There are no trash facilities on the island; all waste must be packed out.
Directions
Grand Island is in Lake Superior, about 0.5 miles from Munising, Michigan. Take a passenger ferry from Grand Island Landing on M-28, approximately 3 miles north of downtown Munising between Munising and Christmas. From Williams Landing on the island, hike, bike, or paddle approximately 2.5 miles to Murray Bay. Private watercraft may land at Murray Bay beach but cannot be left at the main dock. Ferry schedule and reservations: grandislandup.com or (906) 387-2600.
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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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 387-3700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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