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Driftwood Campsite

from $10
fee
Friday before Memorial Day
season
May–Sep
best months

Is Driftwood Campsite open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Hiawatha National Forest. It doesn't name Driftwood Campsite, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Hiawatha National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 607 ft
  • Munising Ranger DistrictHiawatha National Forest

Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA), boasts massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs; 13,500 acres of lush forest; beaches of fine sand; winter ice caves; and historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 BC, to name just a few of its highlights! The island 's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. This site is hike in, bike in or boat in only. Public vehicles are not allowed on the Island. This campsite is located approximately 50 yards from Lake Superior and Trout Bay Beach. The site is approximately 2. 5 miles from William 's Landing (ferry service arrival point, and visitor information center). The nearest potable water is approximately 1 mile south of this campsite at Murray Bay Day Use Area. Plan ahead, and bring drinking water when staying at this site or plan to filter water from Lake Superior. This site can accommodate up to 4 people in two tents. A latrine, food storage pole and locker, fire ring, benches and firewood are provided in/near the campsite. Driftwood can be accessed via the island 's trail system and is accessible to kayakers via Trout Bay Beach. Drinking water is available at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, Farrell Cottage and Murray Bay Day Use Area. If traveling elsewhere on the island, bring water with you or filter/boil/treat surface water. Keep soaps and detergents out of lakes and streams. Wash dishes and clothes in a pot and dispose of the waste water in a hole at least 100 feet from the nearest water supply. Bathe in a similar manner. There are no supplies available on the Island. There are also no trash cans on the Island. Be prepared to pack in and pack out everything you need. Black bears live on this island. Information is available at the Ranger District on how to prevent and survive bear encounters. Be prepared to store your food and all consumable

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Driftwood Campsite

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 13°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 12°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 20°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      46° / 29°

      11 wet

    5. May

      59° / 39°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 48°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 49°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 39°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 29°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Munsing Lakeshore, MI, 4.8 mi away at 612 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.