Drummond Island in Michigan

Trip Overview

Drummond Island in July. It doesnt get much better than this.

We paddled for 2 days and were amazed by the quality of the bright jade colored water. You can literally see 30ft. plus down. July 4th weekend, we camped on a beach... FREE. No one else around.

State permits are free. Stop at the visitors center at 4 corners -- they have permits to camp and will tell you all the best sites to see and camp. They also have a great little map you can buy from them that is very nice.

The paddling is the best we have ever found. The wrecks to explore and the unbelivable shorline always leaves you in awe. Note: if its windy on one side of the island, paddle on the other side. And regarding island hopping; get a good map and a compass or GPS. Many islands are privately owned, so pick the public ones for hiking and camping.

Overall, the island is stunning. Roads are a bit rough...and slow.

Accommodations:

Stayed on public land -- no facillities

Outfitting:

10' 6" Old Town rec boats

Fees:

free permits that you leave up when you leave....?????

Directions:

Drummond Island is in the far eastern part of the U.P.

Take I-75 to M-134. Take that East to De Tour Village. Drummond Island is just across the way

Resources:

Map from Drummond Island visitor center....go to visitor center. They will fix you right up.

Editors Note: Also, check out additional Paddling Report on Potaganissing River the bay/river area around Drummond Island.