Grand Island Cabins, Munising, MI

Grand Island Cabins is located in the Munising Ranger District, Hiawatha National Forest (about 129 miles from Traverse City, MI) with an elevation of 634 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is normally open from the beginning of January to mid October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is a fee of $170.00 per night. Activities include fishing.

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Campsite Reviews (28)

4.6 out of 5

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@RebekahB0B668F · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #MER

Less than a mile from the ferry, and part of a nice hiking loop along the shore, up to Echo lake, and back. There was a gale when we stayed so we were very grateful for the warm cabin!

@StaceyM5707137 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #SUN

Staying here was one of the most peaceful, grounding experiences Ive ever had. The cabin is filled with little trinkets and extra supplies others have left behind. Its a short bike ride to the water spigot, and right across the main trail from a gorgeous overlook of the beach. The propane grill was so nice to have since it had rained the whole time I was there and doing a campfire wasnt going to happen. It was a magical experience!

@MelissaM982934 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #SUN

It was wonderful

@AnneK5209378 · Camped on Oct 4, 2022 at Campsite #SUN

The cabin was well maintained except for issues with the heater. I called and spoke with whomever also gave me the entry code. He provided some guidance, but we ultimately suffered with temperature control the entire night. There were many statements in the guest book about similar issues, so it really should be taken care of. Also, the bunk bed mattresses were extremely uncomfortable. Other than those two issues, we appreciated having a place to rest besides our tent. The location of the cabin was perfect and we enjoyed the quick walk to the shore to enjoy the sunset!

@jackg5585346 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #SUN

Clean, and a clean outhouse. mattresses left a little to be desired, we put backpacking mattresses on top of the bed mattresses and we were fine

@RandyH9893483 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #MER

Awesome cabin. Greatly exceeded our expectations. Large, nice, and well kept. Very clean. Covered latrine nearby. Shore is very close and drinking water faucet is only about a mile away. Packed with amenities: screen porch, gas grill, indoor picnic table, outdoor picnic table, etc.

@RandyH561 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #MER

@JamesK197 · Camped on Sep 11, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

It's well worth the 3.1 mile hike in. Drinking water is close but the beach is closer. Listen to the waves as you hang out by the camp fire. The porch is beautiful place to relax after a long day of hiking or wait out the rain. Can't wait to visit again.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Sep 11, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

@MichaelJ550489 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

Stayed at the Sunset Cabin. Super nice. The site was well ordered. The cabin was excellent, clean, and exceeded expectations in every way. The site was great. Highly recommended. I can not imagine a better experience. BTW the fire ring was the best.

@MichaelJ554 · Camped on Jun 26, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

@ChristieR394 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

We loved our stay! The cabin was perfect and the steps to the beach are very close. The sunset was amazing.

@ChristieR74085 · Camped on Jun 7, 2021 at Campsite #SUN

We loved our stay! The cabin was perfect and the steps to the beach are very close. The sunset was amazing.

@Jennifer252624 · Camped on Oct 4, 2020 at Campsite #MER

One little scratchy mouse tried to get in on night two; and forced the top bunkers to find mom on the bottom. We couldn’t (aka were scared when it didn’t turn on right away) get the heater thing figured out so we had some good nighttime snuggle fests and very brisk mornings.

@JenniferH192 · Camped on Oct 4, 2020 at Campsite #MER

@ShelleyK771 · Camped on Sep 22, 2020 at Campsite #MER

We all had a wonderful time staying on the island! The ferry folks are super friendly and helpful. The cabins were super spacious and comfortable. The grill made life so much easier when rain ruined our dinner plans on the fire one night. Before we made it off the island, we were already planning for next year. The north side of the island was absolutely beautiful and we recommend making the trek up there. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

@ShelleyK272023 · Camped on Sep 22, 2020 at Campsite #MER

@MelissaP943882 · Camped on Sep 9, 2020 at Campsite #SUN

Wonderful experience.

@MelissaP332 · Camped on Sep 9, 2020 at Campsite #SUN

Wonderful experience.

@JohnL931 · Camped on Sep 2, 2020 at Campsite #MER

The cabin was clean, well maintained and peaceful. Firewood is supplied. Excellent place and island is beautiful.

@RianaM266 · Camped on Jul 13, 2020 at Campsite #SUN

Cozy location and well-kept cabin. Even comes with a gas grill

@KerryS563 · Camped on Jul 9, 2020 at Campsite #MER

(Merchant) Nice cabin, albeit without electricity or water. To reach the cabin there's a decent trail, and it's less than a mile from the ferry landing. You can rent a wagon to haul your gear. Gas grill is very nice, and it's inside the screened-in porch. We enjoyed it, and it was relaxing and restful after a few days of strenuous back country canoeing in Sylvania Wilderness. The lakeshore is nice, and we went for a short swim. We might go back with some friends after the pandemic is over. There's lots of room. Only gripe is that it's quite close to the trail, so you see and hear a few passers-by, which is related to the one other problem--which is really irritating during the pandemic--that some of them want to use the cabin's outdoor privy. It seemed to us that certain groups knew of it in advance and approached it without hesitation, as though its location had been shared beforehand... but when we informed them it was private, they were all polite and didn't complain. We finally posted our own sign on the door to ward people off. The owners haven't done that. Probably they are afraid if they do people will get mad and vandalize the place.

@JeffW638 · Camped on Sep 22, 2019 at Campsite #SUN

This cabin far exceeded my expectations. I had rented it as a back up plan in case of rain and planned to store my gear there as I went about on the island. The spot was so great that I ended up staying there the whole time

@CecilyM719 · Camped on Sep 7, 2019 at Campsite #MER

We can’t wait to come back!

@BobS882 · Camped on Aug 31, 2019 at Campsite #SUN

The cabin was beautiful and the setting was far enough away from the main trail to provide a sense of privacy. It was clean and comfortable!

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