Openings · last 7 days
0
Availability is not tracked here yet
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Grand Island National Recreation Area. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10288329
When Grand Island National Recreation Area reopens
Grand Island National Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
76
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 24 of 76 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (31.6%), with Saturday (15) and Tuesday (14) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 07:00 and 12:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 21 of 76 detected openings (27.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Detroit local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–19 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| Driftwood | 7 | 9.2% |
| Murray Bay Group Site | 7 | 9.2% |
| Preservation Point | 6 | 7.9% |
| Freighter View | 6 | 7.9% |
| Loon Call | 6 | 7.9% |
Site Driftwood had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
About Grand Island National Recreation Area
Overview
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking and exploring. The island's breathtaking overlooks, pristine sandy beaches, fascinating cultural sites, deep hard woods, and inland lakes make it an exciting and secluded destination.
Recreation
Group and indvidiual camping, biking, hiking, ice climbing, swimming, boating, hunting, fishing, and site seeing can all be enjoyed on Grand Island
Facilities
Campsites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault or wilderness toilets, bear lockers and/or poles. Some sites have drinking water provided
Camping is not allowed at the day-use sites.
Natural Features
Grand Island National Recreation Area Campground part of the Hiawatha National Forest, near Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Calm waters, 300 foot sandstone cliffs, and white-sand beaches beckon boaters and swimmers to the area.
Nearby Attractions
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, and the City of Munising. The Munising Area provides a variety of restaurants, hotels, camping opportunities and outfitters. Local outfitters provide guided and self-guided kayak, canoe, pontoon and mountain bike rentals.
18 monitored sitesNo hookups14 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontIslandPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry (Grand Island Ferry Service) or private watercraft. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28, about 3 to 4 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island NRA signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call (906) 387-2600 or visit their website at http://www.grandislandup.com/
N8016 Grand Island Landing Rd, Munising, Mi 49862906 387 2512
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingIce ClimbingIce FishingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingMushroom PickingPicnickingSea Kayaking
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 76 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Grand Island National Recreation Area, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 76 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 24 of 76 (31.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Grand Island National Recreation Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-19 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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