Grand Island National Recreation Area

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.6 (53)

🟢 19 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 5m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 18 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 12h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Grand Island National Recreation Area in Michigan has 19 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Juniper Flats Group Site, #Channel Marker, #Road's End

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Murray Bay Group Site, #Bermuda, #Duck Lake, #Gamefence, #Loon Call, #Shelter Ridge

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #Gull Point, #Preservation Point

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #Juniper Flats Group Site

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #Freighter View, #Little Duck

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Murray Bay Group Site

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites #Freighter View, #Hardwood, #Hemlock

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #Bermuda, #Duck Lake, #Gull Point, #Road's End

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Juniper Flats Group Site — View from campsite — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Juniper Flats Group Site** · View from campsiteUS Forest Service

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Juniper Flats Group Site — Another view from campsite — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Juniper Flats Group Site** · Another view from campsiteUS Forest Service

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Channel Marker — Using the Bear Pole — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Channel Marker** · Using the Bear PoleUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Channel Marker — channel marker site — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Channel Marker** · channel marker siteUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Road's End — Road's End Spring time — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Road's End** · Road's End Spring timeUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Road's End — Road's End — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Road's End** · Road's EndUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Murray Bay Group Site — Murray Bay Group Site — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Murray Bay Group Site** · Murray Bay Group SiteUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Murray Bay Group Site — Murray Bay View — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Murray Bay Group Site** · Murray Bay ViewUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Bermuda — Bermuda Campsite — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Bermuda** · Bermuda CampsiteUnited States Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Bermuda — Approaching the campsite from water — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Bermuda** · Approaching the campsite from waterUnited States Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Duck Lake — Sign form road — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Duck Lake** · Sign form roadUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

Campsite Grand Island Recreation Area #Duck Lake — Spring time — **Site Grand Island Recreation Area #Duck Lake** · Spring timeUSFS - Hiawatha National Forest

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $8–$30/nightGroup Hike ToHike To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★53 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Grand Island National Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Grand Island National Recreation Area?

Grand Island National Recreation Area in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Grand Island National Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Grand Island National Recreation Area run about $8–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Grand Island National Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Grand Island National Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Grand Island National Recreation Area a good campground?

Grand Island National Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 53 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Grand Island National Recreation Area located?

Grand Island National Recreation Area is located in Pictured Rocks / Hiawatha, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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