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Comfort & Safety Drinking Water - Drinking water is available at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, and on Murray Bay road. 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. Restrooms - Public toilets are located at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, Trout Bay and Murray Bay. In other areas of the island, dig a small 6-inch deep hole, at least 100 feet away from the nearest water source, and cover after use. Please bury or pack out your toilet paper. Bugs - The mosquitoes and black flies can be very bad from mid-May to mid-July. Be sure to bring plenty of insect repellent and even a head net during those months. General Safety - Summer water temperature of Lake Superior remains steady at 46-48 degrees, even in shallow bays. Prolonged exposure to these temperatures can lead to hypothermia. Conditions on Lake Superior change very rapidly and boaters are advised to monitor channel 16 on a ship-to-shore radio or listen to NOAA weather radio. All visitors should be prepared to spend at least one extra day on the island and leave a travel plan with someone on shore. Avoid climbing on or standing along the sandstone cliffs. The stone is very fragile and may not support your weight. Grand Island is closed to rock climbing, rappelling and portable generators. Also, keep in mind that domestic animals must be kept on a leash, except while being used for hunting. Please click here and read about bears. |
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