Facility Details - JUNIPER FLATS GROUP CAMPSITE on GRAND ISLAND, MI

Overview

Juniper Flats Group Campground is one of only a few places to stay on beautiful Grand Island. The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it a popular place for camping and other outdoor activities.

The Grand Island National Recreation Area 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 2000 B.C.

Natural Features:

Juniper Flats Group Campground is located on the west side of Grand Island near the Waterfall and Mather beaches.

The area is heavily forested and primarily shady throughout the day. The campground is situated away from the beach, but the lake is visible from the site.

Recreation:

The island offers more than 30 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, complete with spectacular scenery. Visitors also enjoy fishing on the island. Anglers will find plentiful salmon, trout, perch, pike, walleye and bass. A variety of wildlife also make its home on the island.

Kayaking, canoeing and boating are also popular pastimes. Boats, however, must be anchored offshore because of the rocky lake bottom and heavy surf.

Facilities:

The campground provides one large group tent campsite, equipped with tables and a campfire circle. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Bear poles and bear boxes are available for food storage.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Beach Beach Access Bear Pole Biking Birding Campfire Rings Day Use Area Emergency Phone	Firewood Food Storage Locker Hiking Lookout Tower Pit Toilets Star Gazing Visitor Center Water
Less Than 1 Mile
Beachcombing Boating Cultural Activities Drinking Water Historic Sites Interpretive Trails Kayaking	Mountain Biking Picnic Area Scenic Overlooks Swimming Trailheads Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing
Greater Than 1 Mile
Fishing	Hunting

Know Before You Go

Bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food
Visitors should bring drinking water
There are no supplies available on the island
There is no trash collection service on the island; the campground is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility
A minimum of seven people and a maximum of 25 is required for reservation of the campground
$2 fee for each visitor to Grand Island
Rock climbing, rappelling and portable generators are not permitted
Firewood is provided; do not bring outside firewood into the area
It is not safe to access the campground from the cliffs; kayakers must land at Waterfall Beach and hike in

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.48667, -86.68528
46°29'12"N, 86°41'7"W

Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry or private watercraft. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on State Route 28. Look for the Grand Island National Recreation Area signs. Prices and schedules vary from season to season. For information or reservations, call 906-387-3503 or click here.

Juniper Flats is located approximately 4 miles from where the ferry boat docks at Williams Landing. Visitors must hike or bike from the landing to Juniper Flats. Private vehicles and off-road vehicles are not allowed on the island. The campground is also accessible by kayaking to Waterfall Beach and walking 1,000 feet to the site.