Duck Lake Campsite
Duck Lake Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.47928, -86.65137
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recarea/?recid=13270
About Duck Lake Campsite
Some of the highlights of Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA) include: Massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs13,500 acres of lush forest Beaches of fine sand Winter ice caves Historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 B. C. The island 's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. Duck Lake Campsite Information: Hike in, bike in or boat in only. Public vehicles are not allowed on the Island. Located approximately 75 yards from Duck Lake. Located 2 miles from William 's Landing (ferry service arrival point, water, and visitor information center). Accessed via the island 's trail system. Accommodates up to 6 people in 2 tents. Drinking Water for Duck Lake Campsite: The nearest potable water is at Murray Bay Day Use Area, approximately 0. 5 mile from the campsite. If traveling elsewhere on the island, bring water with you or filter/boil/treat surface water. Latrine and Other Amenities: Near the campsites you will find: Latrine Food storage pole and locker Fire ring Benches Firewood Washing and Bathing Keep soaps and detergents out of lakes and streams. Wash dishes and clothes in a pot. Dispose of the wastewater in a hole at least 100 feet from the nearest water supply. Bathe in a similar manner. Pack Out What You Pack In: 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 ev
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 103 designated routes (113 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Campsite | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Bermuda Campsite | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Murray Bay Group Site | Free campsite | 0.5 mi | Free | — |
| Driftwood Campsite | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Loon Call Campsite | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Murray Bay Group Campsite | National forest group campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.