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Road's End Campsite on Grand Island

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Road's End Campsite on Grand Island is located near Munising in the Hiawatha National Forest. The area features forested terrain with access to Lake Superior's shoreline. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Munising Falls, with temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 75°F in summer.

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Location

Road's End Campsite on Grand Island is located in Michigan

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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

400 E. Munising Ave
Munising, MI 49862

Coordinates

46.4981556 N
86.6422889 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Oct. 17, 2021

Private!

Quiet (unless the wind is roaring off the bay), private and off the path, with a pretty decent view of the bay. No water access, so make sure you hike some in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get to Grand Island Michigan for camping?

To reach Grand Island for camping, take a ferry from Munising's Grand Island Landing on M-28. The ferry service runs multiple times daily during the summer season (typically May through October, weather permitting). No personal vehicles are allowed on the island, so all camping gear must be carried with you or transported by bike. The ferry trip takes about 10 minutes across the bay. Once on the island, Road's End Campsite is accessible via hiking trails, so be prepared to pack in all necessary supplies for your stay.

Are there private campgrounds near Munising MI as alternatives to Grand Island?

Several private campgrounds are available near Munising as alternatives to Grand Island camping. Tourist Park Campground offers lakeside sites with amenities including showers and electrical hookups. Bay Furnace Campground provides sites with fire rings and picnic tables, while Munising Tourist Park Campground features beach access on Lake Superior. Paddlers Village and Wandering Wheels Campground are also popular options with varying levels of amenities. Each offers convenient access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore attractions while providing more services than the primitive camping on Grand Island.

What camping options are available on Grand Island?

Grand Island offers several primitive camping options, including the peaceful Road's End Campsite. This particular site provides a quiet setting with beautiful views of the bay, though it has no water access directly at the campsite. Other camping locations on the island include Murray Bay Campground and Trout Bay Campground. All sites on Grand Island are rustic with no running water or electricity. Vault toilets are available at designated campgrounds. Camping is first-come, first-served and requires a permit. The island's 13 miles of shoreline and interior forest trails connect various camping areas, making it possible to plan multi-day backpacking trips between sites.