About Channel Marker Campsite on Grand Island
Some of the highlights of Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA) include: - Massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs - 13,500 acres of lush forest - Beaches of fine sand - Winter ice caves - Historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 B.C. The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. Channel Marker Campsite Information: - Hike in, bike in or boat in only. - Public vehicles are not allowed on the Island. - Located on the southwest tip of Grand Island near Merchandise Beach. - Close proximity (0.5 miles) to William's Landing (ferry service arrival point, water, and visitor information center). - Located approximately 75 yards from Lake Superior and Murray Bay Beach. - Accessed via the island's trail system and is accessible to kayakers via the unnamed…
- Season: May 24 – October 14
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Munising, MI · 46.45387, -86.67934
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Bike | Hiking | at camp | 21.0 mi |
| Grand Island Thumb Hiking Trl | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Murray Bay - Trout Bay Portage | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Thunder Cove Grand Island | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 1.6 mi
Water fill-up: 1.6 mi