Preservation Point Campsite On Grand Is
Open — Reservations required Memorial Day through Columbus Day via Recreation.gov. Outside this period, the site is first-come, first-served. Ferry service to Grand Island closes in fall and remains closed through winter. Current winter access is only by personal watercraft or, if Lake Superior is frozen, by foot, skis, or snowmobile across the ice at your own risk.
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
Preservation Point Campsite sits on the remote northwestern tip of Grand Island, a National Recreation Area surrounded by Lake Superior. Located approximately 9 miles west of Williams Landing (the ferry arrival point), this backcountry site offers true wilderness camping in a forested setting with access to Lake Superior's pristine waters. The campsite accommodates up to 6 people in two tents and provides basic primitive amenities including a vault toilet, food storage pole for wildlife protection, fire ring, and benches. Campers must be entirely self-sufficient, as the nearest potable water source is 6 miles south at Juniper Flats Group Campsite. Water can be filtered from Lake Superior, accessed at North Beach approximately 1 mile east of the campsite. The site is reached via the island's trail system and requires a significant hike from the ferry landing. Grand Island itself features 13,500 acres of lush hardwood forest, massive 300-foot sandstone cliffs, pristine sandy beaches, and miles of hiking and biking trails. The island is accessible by passenger ferry from Munising or private watercraft during the warmer months. Wildlife viewing, beachcombing, and exploring the island's fascinating history are popular activities.
Directions
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, approximately one-half mile from Munising, Michigan. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on M-28, about 2.5 miles west of Munising's blinking light (look for Grand Island NRA signs). From Williams Landing on the island, hike approximately 9 miles west via the island's trail system to reach Preservation Point. Ferry service operates seasonally; contact Grand Island Ferry Service at (906) 387-2600. Winter access requires crossing Lake Superior ice by foot, skis, or snowmobile at your own risk.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Gull Point Campsite On Grand Island 0.2mi
- Shelter Ridge Campsite On Grand Island 1.2mi
- Freighter View Campsite On Grand Island 1.9mi
- Game Fence Campsite On Grand Island 4.1mi
- Hemlock Campsite On Grand Island 4.2mi
- Hardwood Campsite On Grand Island 4.2mi
- Juniper Flats Campsite On Grand Island 4.8mi
- Grand Island Cabins 4.8mi
- Roads End Campsite On Grand Island 4.8mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 202-1778 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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