Gamefence Campsite
Gamefence Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.49670, -86.68275
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recarea/?recid=13270
About Gamefence Campsite
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. Located on the west side of Grand Island, Game fence site is approximately 3. 5 miles from William 's Landing. The site can accommodate up to 6 people and 2 tents. A primitive latrine, food storage pole, fire ring and benches are provided in/near this campsite. Game fence can be accessed either by the island 's trail system or by water. From Waterfall Beach, kayakers can climb the stairs and hike approximately 100 yards north to the site. Kayaks may be secured on the beach or carried to the campsite. 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. Ther
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
- 54 designated routes (48 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Campsite | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hardwood Campsite | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Grand Island Cabins | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Juniper Flats Group Campsite | National forest group campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Roads End Campsite | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Driftwood Campsite | National forest campground | 1.9 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.