Government Island
Government Island is a national forest camping area in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.96934, -84.31018
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hiawatha/home/?cid=STELP…
About Government Island
Government Island is the only public land within the Les Cheneaux chain of islands. it was once home to a Coast Guard construction support site. The Forest Service provides established campsites, most include a fire ring and picnic table. There are two public vault toilets on the Island. Permits and fees are not required for individual family use, however, if you have a group or provide tours requiring a fee, it is required that you contact the Hiawatha National Forest, St. Ignace Ranger District to obtain a free or low-cost permit. Government Island is accessible only by private watercraft, the nearest public launch is in Cederville. No mooring is provided. Watercraft can be beached at several locations on the Island or anchored in the channel.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sanitation Station · 37 mi
- Water fill
- City of Rogers City · 45 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 4 designated routes (3 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loons Point RV Park and Campground | RV park | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Cedarville RV Park and Campground | RV park | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Search Bay Dispersed Camping Area | National forest camping area | 10 mi | — | — |
| DeTour State Forest Campground | Private campground | 15 mi | $20 | — |
| Lime Island State Forest Campground | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Munuscong River State Forest Campground | Private campground | 17 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.