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Grand Island Cabins

46.4561° N / 86.6859° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Jan 1, 2027Next open weekend Jan 1, 20272 monitored sites

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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 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
6

Only 6 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites

Of the 306 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 123 open for online reservation · 123 closed · 60 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Where the open windows are

59.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 123 of 306 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online59.8%
Open site-nights123 / 306
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 123
Weekday openings69
Weekend openings54

Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 69 fall on weekdays and 54 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
0204060800 OPEN0 OPEN312831303NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

November shows no online availability. 0 of 29 tracked site-nights are open there — 29 unavailable.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 2 cabins
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 11Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open cabin-nights · tracked window
CabinOpen cabin-nights
Merchant Cabin  123

This cabin currently has 123 cabin-nights available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Jan 1, 2027
Next open weekendFri · Jan 1, 2027
November0 of 29 · unavailable

The next bookable night is Jan 1, 2027; the first open weekend starts Jan 1, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

123 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Grand Island Cabins, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Jan 1, 2027 at site Merchant Cabin.

All 1 cabin with current availability
CabinMax RVHookupsOpen cabin-nightsLongest runDates
Merchant CabinNot recordedNone123123 nightsJan 1, 2027, Jan 2, 2027, Jan 3, 2027, Jan 4, 2027, Jan 5, 2027, Jan 6, 2027, Jan 7, 2027, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 9, 2027, Jan 10, 2027, Jan 11, 2027, Jan 12, 2027 +111 more

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
CampingFishingHistoric & Cultural SiteHuntingWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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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. 123 of 306 tracked site-nights are currently open (40.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 6 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?

1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Jan 1, 2027 at site Merchant 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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Jan 1, 2027 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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