Campground Details - MURRAY BAY GROUP CAMPSITE on GRAND ISLAND, MI - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Murray Bay Group Campground is located on the southern shores of Grand Island, at the southeastern tip of Lake Superior. The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities.

The Grand Island National Recreation Area 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 2000 B.C.

Natural Features:

Grand Island and the Murray Bay Group Campground are part of the Hiawatha National Forest, near Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Calm waters and white-sand beaches beckon boaters and swimmers to the area.

Recreation:

The sandy lake is a popular swimming destination. Boating is also available, however, there is no boat ramp or dock facility at the campground.

Anglers and hunters frequent the area for its wide variety of fish and game. Licenses are required to participate in either activity.

Visitors also enjoy over 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails on the island. A bus tour is also available for those who would like to learn more about the island's natural and cultural history.

Facilities:

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Beach Beach Access Bear Pole Bike Rentals Biking Campfire Rings Day Use Area Emergency Phone	Firewood Food Storage Locker Hiking Lookout Tower Picnic Area Pit Toilets Visitor Center Water
Less Than 1 Mile
Beachcombing Boating Cultural Activities Drinking Water Fishing Geological Attractions Historic Sites Hunting	Interpretive Trails Kayaking Mountain Biking Scenic Overlooks Swimming Trailheads Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food
A minimum of seven and maximum of 25 campers is required for reservation of the campground
$2 fee charged for each visitor to Grand Island
Rock climbing, rappelling and portable generators are not permitted
Firewood is provided; do not bring outside firewood into the area
Personal watercraft, such as jet skis, are not allowed at Murray Bay

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.47194, -86.65472
46°28'19"N, 86°39'17"W

Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry or private watercraft. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on State Route 28. Look for the Grand Island National Recreation Area signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call 906-387-3503 or click here.

Murray Bay is located approximately 2 miles from where the ferry boat docks at Williams Landing. VIsitors must hike or bike from the landing to Murray Bay. Boats must anchor off-shore.