Grand Island National Recreation Area
About this site
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 Additional Info: The area includes 19 individual campsites and 2 group sites (Murray Bay and Juniper Flats). All sites are accessible only by hiking, biking, or boating. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and bear lockers or poles. Some sites have drinking water. Reservations are required between Memorial Day and Columbus Day, except for Cobble Cove, Flat Rock, and Muskrat Point, which remain first-come, first-served. Ferry service operates Memorial Day through Columbus Day from Grand Island Landing on M-28, approximately 2.5 miles west of Munising.
Amenities & access
Access
- Hike-in access
- Boat-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
- Pet Friendly
- Fire Rings
- Clean Water
Contact
Location
46.444850, -86.664628
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