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Grand Island National Recreation Area

federal · Munising, MI

  • dump station2.0 mi
  • fuel station1.5 mi

USFS-Hiawatha National Forest · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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 Campsites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault or wilderness toilets, bear lockers and/or poles. Some sites have drinking water provided Camping is not allowed at the day-use sites. 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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    2.0 mi
  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    1.5 mi
  • grocery

    Pat's Foods

    2.7 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    0.6 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    0.6 mi
  • recreation site

    Merchandise Beach

    1.3 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 87 days ahead.

Based on 75 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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