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Grand Island
National Recreation Area
If you like strolling along sandy beaches, taking a dip in clear refreshing water,
biking atop 300 foot sandstone cliffs with a spectacular view of Pictured Rocks, or camping beneath a sky filled with
stars, then the Grand Island National Recreation Area is
just the place for you.
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If you need to catch a ride over to Grand Island, you can hop aboard the passenger
ferry provided by the Grand Island Ferry Service. The ferry to Grand Island departs from the Grand Island Landing.
The landing is located one mile west of the Munising City Limits.
(See Map of Grand Island)
(See Location Map of Grand Island)
(See Alger Underwater Preserve)
Grand Island Ferry Passenger times are as follows:
From Memorial Day Weekend
to June 30th 9:00 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m.
From June 30 to Labor day - 9, 10, 11, 12, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30
From Labor Day to Oct. 9, 9:00 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m.
Ferry prices and schedules may vary. Visitors can also rent mountain bikes and reserve bus tours at the ferry office.
Please contact the ferry service directly at 906-387-3503.
 
Grand Island Public Access Information
Once on the Island you can jump aboard the ALTRAN bus for a breathtaking tour of the Island.
The tour travels the southern part of the island and will last 3 to 3 ½ hours. Riders will be treated to breathtaking overlooks and
pristine sandy beaches. There are about a dozen stopping points that passengers will get out of the bus and walk to while learning
about Grand Island's rich cultural history.
Though some of the trails are easy to tread, most of the trails are sandy and have uneven terrain. The buses are wheelchair accessible
and accessible toilets are available at Powell Point, Williams Landing, Murray Bay and Trout Bay.
Hiking and mountain biking are popular day time activities along the trail and road system, but you must be aware
that some roads are shared with motor vehicles. If you plan on bringing a dog it must be on a leash at all times
except when hunting.
Murray Bay Day Use is designated for picnicking and sightseeing no camping is allowed on this site.
Grand Island Designated Campsites
Currently there are 17 designated single campsites on Grand Island and two group sites. At this time,
permits are not required for any camping and, except for the Group sites, camping is first-come, first-served. Group sites may be
reserved in advance.
Fires are allowed only in the metal fire rings provided. FIRES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY BEACH. There are size limitations for the campsites.
Random camping is allowed on the island as long as you follow the Hiawatha National Forest primitive camping regulations.
We recommend that you contact the Munising Ranger District at 906-387-2512 for more camping information and a map of camping locations.
Nearby Area Attractions
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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America's first national lakeshore and home to Munising, Michigan Pictured Rocks gets its name from the sandstone rock cliffs that are exposed along the lakeshore, known as the Pictured Rocks.
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Hiawatha National Forest
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The Hiawatha National Forest is a popular recreation area with outdoor activities year round. Activities include rustic camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, mountain biking and hiking along the many recreational trails that connect campgrounds and historic sites.
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Shipwrecks Alger Underwater Preserve
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The Alger Underwater Preserve has several unique diving attractions including underwater caves, complete shipwrecks, and underwater interpretive trails.
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Munising, Alger County Waterfalls
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Munising and Alger County is home to several waterfalls within the immediate area.
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Lake Superior
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Le lac superieur, the French called it, meaning only that geographically it lay above Lake Huron.
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