About Hardwood Campsite on Grand Island
Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA), boasts massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs; 13,500 acres of lush forest; beaches of fine sand; winter ice caves; and historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 BC, to name just a few of its highlights! The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. This site is hike in, bike in or boat in only. Public vehicles are not allowed on the Island. This campsite is located on the western side of Grand Island near Waterfall Beach. The site is approximately 3.5 miles from William's Landing (ferry service arrival point, and visitor information center). The nearest potable water is approximately 0.5 mile south of this campsite at Juniper Flats Group Campsite. This site can accommodate up to 6 people in two tents. A…
- Season: May 24 – October 14
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Munising, MI · 46.49096, -86.68299
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 |
| Thunder Cove Grand Island | Hiking | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | Hiking | 1.8 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Murray Bay - Trout Bay Portage | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Grand Island Thumb Hiking Trl | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 2.1 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 casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.6 mi
Water fill-up: 3.6 mi