Hemlock Campsite
Hemlock Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.49596, -86.68262
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recarea/?recid=13270
About Hemlock 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. This campsite is located on the western side of Grand Island near Waterfall Beach. The site is approximately 3. 5 miles from William 's Landing (ferry service arrival point, and visitor information center). The nearest potable water is approximately 0. 5 mile south of this campsite at Juniper Flats Group Campsite. This site can accommodate up to 6 people in two tents. A primitive latrine, food storage pole, fire ring, benches, and firewood are provided in/near the campsite. Hemlock can be accessed either by the island 's trail system or by water. Kayakers can access this site via Waterfall Beach. Leave your kayak on the beach, climb the stairs from the beach to the trail, and hike approximately 100 yards north 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 detergen
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
- 57 designated routes (50 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamefence Campsite | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hardwood Campsite | National forest campground | under 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.