Government Island

US Forest Service · Michigan

Government Island in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

Camping area

Number of sites

120

Coordinates

45.96933, -84.31018

Nearest sites we map

• Search Bay Dispersed Camping Area16 km · US Forest Service
• DeTour State Forest Campground24 km · State park system
• Munuscong River State Forest Campground27 km · State park system
• Carp River Campground32 km · US Forest Service
• Straits-Youth Group Use Area34 km · State park system
• Straits-Mini Cabin34 km · State park system

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2025-07-31, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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