Established Camping
Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Possible Closure for Murray Bay and Tombolo -- Please be aware that sites and trails in the Murray Bay and the Tombolo area (Driftwood, Little Duck, Duck Lake, Little Dune 1 and 2, Murray Bay Group Site, Bermuda, and Loon Call) may be closed for a "prescribed burn." Prescribed burns are the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire. These prescribed burns are done under specific weather conditions and involve careful research, planning, and consultation. We do not yet have a date set for the prescribed burn and there is a chance it will not happen depending on ground and weather conditions. If the prescribed burn does happen, we will notify everyone and issue a full refund. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
<strong>Bear Alert:</strong> Due to recent Bear Activity, Game Fence, Hardwood, and Hemlock campsites are closed. We will restore current reservations to those campsites when the situation is resolved. There also some bear activity on the North side of the Grand Island around the North Beach Area, please visit our <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/" rel="nofollow">agency website</a> for bear safety tips and additional information. We are sorry for any inconvience this is causing for your vacation plans, but health and safety is our main priority. Thank you!
About
USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest
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
Group and indvidiual camping, biking, hiking, ice climbing, swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, and site seeing can all be enjoyed on Grand Island
Facilities
Group and indvidiual camping, biking, hiking, ice climbing, swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, and site seeing can all be enjoyed on Grand Island
Natural Features
Grand Island National Recreation Area Campground part of the Hiawatha National Forest, near Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Calm waters, 300 foot sandstone cliffs, and white-sand beaches beckon boaters and swimmers to the area.
Nearby Attractions
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and the City of Munising. 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.
Charges & Cancellations
see recreation.gov policy
Fee Info
Camping fees and reservations are all done on recreation.gov. The $5.00 Day Use Fee is included If you take the Grand Island Ferry Service If you paddle or use your own boat to a day use area you can pay at the self service station.
Location
Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest is located in Michigan
Directions
Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry (Grand Island Ferry Service) or private watercraft. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28, about 3 to 4 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island NRA signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call (906) 387-2600 or visit their website at http://www.grandislandup.com/
Address
N8016 Grand Island Landing Rd, Munising, MI 49862
MI
Coordinates
46.44485 N
86.664628 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
