## Overview

 Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking and exploring. The island\'s breathtaking overlooks, pristine sandy beaches, fascinating cultural sites, deep hard woods, and inland lakes make it an exciting and secluded destination.
## Recreation

 Swimming - The lake bottom is sandy, with small rocks, or solid rock depending on what site you choose. Lake Superior can be cold with average high temperatures reaching only the high 60s (degrees Fahrenheit). Be cautious when swimming because this area has not been checked for possible hazards. Please remember, you swim at your own risk. Hiking/biking - Over 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails provide wonderful opportunities for day-trips and give access via unsurfaced trails to some of the Island\'s most spectacular scenery. Fishing and Hunting - Lake Superior has Coho salmon, lake trout, perch, pike, walleye, and rock bass. Game species on the island include deer, bear, rabbit, grouse, and ducks. A Michigan fishing, hunting and/or trapping license is required. (See the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fishing Guide for license information and special regulations for Echo and Duck Lakes.) Boat Access - There are a number of sand beaches where a boat could pull up to shore. Murray Bay, Trout Bay and North Light Creek areas have the largest sand beaches with little to no rock obstructions. There are several areas around the perimeter of the island where kayakers can gain access. Be aware that there are very few locations on the northwest and northeast sides that are not cliff. There is no boat launch or public dock facility on Grand Island. Personal watercraft (SeaDoo/Jet Ski) are not allowed on the shores of Grand Island. The dock at Williams Landing can be used for loading and unloading only. Boats may not park at the dock.
## Facilities

 Drinking water is available at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, Farrell Cottage, and Murray Bay Day Use Area. If traveling elsewhere on the island, bring water with you or filter/boil/treat surface water. Keep soaps and detergents out of lakes and streams. Wash dishes and clothes in a pot and dispose of the waste water in a hole at least 100 feet from the nearest water supply. Bathe in a similar manner. Gamefence: Located on the west side of Grand Island, Gamefence site is approximately 3.5 miles from William\'s Landing. The site can accommodate up to 6 people and 2 tents. A primitive latrine, food storage pole, fire ring and benches are provided in/near this campsite. Gamefence can be accessed either by the island\'s trail system or by water. From Waterfall Beach, kayakers can climb the stairs and hike approximately 100 yards north to the site. Kayaks may be secured on the beach or carried to the campsite.
## Natural Features

 Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA), boasts massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs; 13,500 acres of lush forest; beaches of fine sand; winter ice caves; and historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 BC, to name just a few of its highlights! The island\'s scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and the City of Munising are all in the area. The Munising area provides a variety of restaurants, hotels, camping opportunities, and outfitters. Local outfitters provide guided and self-guided kayak, canoe, pontoon, and mountain bike rentals.

Gamefence Campsite - Grand Island

**Gamefence Campsite Grand Island** is a ferry boat or sea kayak paddle away from the main land near the town of Munising, Mi.

_Pictured Rock_ is nearby and there are several tour options available in and around Munising for the area.

Gamefence Campsite is further away from the ( about 3 miles) ferry, off the main trail which seemed to be the busier of the trails crisscrossing the island. Room for several tents and space to be comfortable with a little bit of privacy. Bring your bear proof food containers and copious amounts of bug spray. There is a lot of standing water on the island so the squitoes are thick. 

Otherwise the island makes you feel like you are a settler on a wooded island fending for yourself ( except for the other visitors hiking through and the nearby ferry ) but try to stay in character. The views are awesome and about the only thing I would change is the time of year we visited....

Bike, hike and kayak, fish, chill, and swim, good times!