Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234790
When Grand Island Cabins reopens
Grand Island Cabins's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 286 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 91 open for online reservation · 36 reserved · 79 closed · 80 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
68.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 91 of 286 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online68.2%
Open site-nights91 / 286
Reserved (of online inventory)36 / 127
Weekday openings51
Weekend openings40
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 51 fall on weekdays and 40 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 30 tracked site-nights are open there — 30 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no cabin is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday night remains open.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Merchant Cabin | 84 |
| Sunset Cabin | 7 |
The 2 cabins with the most open cabin-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendSat · Oct 3
November0 of 30 · unavailable
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 3. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
91 open cabin-nights across 2 cabins at Grand Island Cabins, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 3 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site Merchant Cabin.
All 2 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Cabin | Not recorded | None | 84 | 78 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 12, Jan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027 +72 more |
| Sunset Cabin | Not recorded | None | 7 | 4 nights | Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
About Grand Island Cabins
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.
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.
2 monitored cabinsNo hookups2 shadedIslandPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Beginning in fall and throughout winter, ferry service to the island is closed. Access to the island is only by personal watercraft, or, if the lake is frozen, access via foot or snowmobile. Please call ahead to find out if there is ice or open water. Crossing Lake Superior to get to Grand Island is at your own risk. Once on Grand Island, cabins can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, or use of snowmobile depending on the season. Sunset Cabin is located on the West Rim Trail approximately 3.6 miles from the island ferry landing.
231 E. Superior St., Munising, MI 49862906-202-1778
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Grand Island Cabins?
Reservations for Grand Island Cabins are made through Recreation.gov. 91 of 286 tracked site-nights are currently open (31.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Grand Island Cabins?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Grand Island Cabins?
3 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 3 at site Sunset Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Grand Island Cabins?
January 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at Grand Island Cabins?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Oct 3. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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