About Murray Bay Group 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. Murray Bay Group Campground is located on the southern shores of Grand Island, at the southeastern tip of Lake Superior.The campground offers a single group campsite that can accommodate up to 25 guests, as well as a day-use picnic area. Both are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Camping is not allowed…
- Season: May 24 – October 14
- Managed by: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest
- Where: 3 mi northwest of Munising, MI · 46.47175, -86.65518
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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 |
| Trout Bay Road Hike/Bike | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Murray Bay - Trout Bay Portage | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Grand Island Thumb Hiking Trl | Hiking | 1.2 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Thunder Cove Grand Island | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.2 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: 3.2 mi
Water fill-up: 3.2 mi