Juniper Flats Campsite On Grand Island
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.4867, -86.6856
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 at the day-use site. A bear pole and box for food storage are provided at each site. Drinking water is available at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, Farrell Cottage and Murray Bay Day Use Area. If traveling elsewhere on the island, bring water with you or filter/boil/treat surface water. Keep soaps and detergents out of lakes and streams. Wash dishes and clothes in a pot and dispose of the waste water in a hole at least 100 feet from the nearest water supply. Bathe in a similar manner. There are no supplies available on the Island. There are also no trash cans on the Island. Be prepared to pack in and pack out everything you need. Black bears live on this island. Information is available at the Ranger District on how to prevent and survive bear encounters. Be prepared to store your food and all consumable and scented items, including trash, on the bear pole at the site. Never leave food unattended in campsite. The mosquitoes and black flies can be very bad from Mid-May to mid-July. Be sure to bring plenty of insect repellant and even a head net during Trailhead
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to this site?
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing, located on M-28, about 3 miles north of downtown Munising, halfway between Munising and Christmas, MI at Powell Point. Look for the Grand Island NRA signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call (906) 387-2600 or visit their website at http://www.grandislandup.com
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No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
