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Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest

Grand Island National Recreation Area in Hiawatha National Forest features a mix of forested terrain and shoreline. Temperatures range from lows around 10°F in winter to highs near 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Munising Falls, offering additional outdoor exploration opportunities.

Description

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.

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Location

Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

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

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • Reservable
  • Pets
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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2018

Lake Superior Paradise

Excellent back pack camping. No electricity, no plumbing.. just nature. I suggest Murray Bay group site. Excellent location with your own small beach. Bring a bike for travel, see all the lakes, greenery and you must visit waterfall beach. Great camper toilets, but bring TP.

Love this island, 3rd year back!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Grand Island National Recreation Area — Hiawatha National Forest?

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