Cabins · USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Grand Island Cabins
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Units
- 2
- Sleeps
- 8 per unit
- Wheelchair accessible
- All
- Pets
- All allow pets
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Munising
- Address
- 231 E. Superior St., Munising, MI, 49862
- Phone
- 906-202-1778
About
Overview
Grand Island Cabins are remotely located on forested Grand Island, surrounded by Lake Superior, 1/2 mile off the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. The cabins are placed in individual settings providing an excellent base for hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include: kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, beachcombing, and hunting.
Facilities
Each cabin is 14' x 16' with an attached 8' x 14' screened in porch and offers four full size beds, bunk bed style. Maximum sleeping capacity is eight people per cabin. Picnic table and campfire ring with cooking grate are located just outside each cabin.
Natural Features
The cabins sit amidst a forest of old-growth trees within walking distance of Lake Superior. Grand Island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place to spend your vacation. The island's miles of trails provide ample opportunity to view wildlife, picturesque sunsets, and enjoy pristine beaches.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Superior is the largest body of fresh water in the world. It is the coldest, cleanest, and deepest of the five Great Lakes. The lakes’ clear water enables viewing of several shipwrecks from in a boat.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Cabin | 8 | – | ✓ | ✓ | Reserve | ||||
| Sunset Cabin | 8 | – | ✓ | ✓ | Reserve |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 19° | -2° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 18° | 2° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 25° | 12° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 33° | 20° | 61° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 48° | 39° | 33° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 58° | 47° | 40° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 69° | 57° | 46° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 69° | 63° | 55° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 59° | 48° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 46° | 35° | 68° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 36° | 20° | 55° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 27° | 9° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Munising Tourist Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 1 mi · 119 sites
- Grand Island National Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 18 sites
- Bay Furnace Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 49 sites
- Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Islan · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
Other cabins nearby
- Mckeever Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 17 mi
- Tom's Lake Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 21 mi
- Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin · National Park Service · 26 mi
- Indian Lake State Park · Michigan State Parks · 39 mi
- Little Presque Isle Cabins · Michigan State Parks · 40 mi
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