Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island, Munising, MI

Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (4 hrs 27 min northwest of Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 618 feet. The site is normally open from mid May to mid October. There is a fee of $10.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (16)

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@DanielR3951934 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #1

"Private beach" was fun. A short backpack from the ferry was easy. After normal quiet wilderness experiences in recent years, the south side of Grand Island was noisy. Motorcycle revving, trucks in low gear, and a beach bar on Saturday night all created a lot of noise during the day and well into the night.

@BenC2118977 · Camped on Aug 1, 2023 at Campsite #1

Island is great. Biked around. Stayed at Channel Marker. Forest Service guy was great and helpful. Pointed us to firewood.Only downside were previous campers could have done a better job. Fresh blood on camp bench. Smoldering coals that ignited paper. Lots of micro trash.Beach is great for post bike swim and chill. And caught a beautiful moon set at 6AM.

@LizC1438969 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #1

You need to be prepare for lots of mosquitoes (like all Grand Island), this spot specially is really nice, close to the harbor with access to a beach. Really nice!

@NealOB89D0755B · Camped on Jun 4, 2023 at Campsite #1

Well secluded, although foot/ bike traffic on west rim trail can be high, but Campsite is far enough off trail ,no problem. Had a bear walk up path to visit for coffee one morning, but able to chase it off.

@BrettA4030133 · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #1

Campsite is just under a half mile hike from the ferry, easy enough to carry things there if you can't take your entire campsite around the island with you. Easy access to the West Rim Trail which leads to some pretty cool cliffs in around 2 miles.

@BrianneF384524 · Camped on Jul 2, 2022 at Campsite #1

We had a wonderful time on Grand Island! The short hike to Channel Marker campground was convenient and we enjoyed the beach access directly across the trail. Be mindful of trees when placing your tent as we did notice a large birch close to falling right on top of the tent clearing. Definitely suggest mosquito nets and bug spray.

@YuriF9327132 · Camped on Jun 17, 2022 at Campsite #1

Beautiful island, great hiking on the loop trail, good campsite (Channel Marker, a short walk from ferry landing.) End of June - no black flies, but a lot of mosquitos. Make sure you are using bear pole; the bear box below didn't have lock. Check with rangers about the nearest firewood pickup place. Somewhere near the landing, I believe. We somehow missed it, had to to cut more of our own, though it was plenty of it around the campsite.

@Stephanie22978 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #1

Ferry fee is not cheap and waters can be too rough for kayaking so be sure you have everything you need and plan accordingly. the site was great, the grill rack on the fire pit was so convienient for cooking. WE HAD A BEAR VISIT OUR SITE. was awakened in the middle of the night hearing it try to get into out food locker. it was unsuccessful but left us with some cool paw prints on the locker!!....I would highly recommend this site for greener campers as it is not too far of a hike from the ferry. the site is far enough off the water that the trees protect you from winds. we will be camping here again soon!

@ChantalM627422 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

We loved the ease to get to it, the close proximity to the water and the quiet. It was so beautifully quiet without feeling scary remote. There is a bear pole and a locker. Firewood is scarce in that area though. We had a wonderful time!

@ChantalM137 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

@StevenL680 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome site.

@StevenL6130350 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #1

Awesome site.

@JoannaS2444473 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

The first campsite less than a mile in the west loop hike. Nice campsite with a nearby beach! Bring bug spray :)

@JoannaS383 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #1

The first campsite less than a mile in the west loop hike. Nice campsite with a nearby beach! Bring bug spray :)

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