Big Island Lake Wilderness
Big Island Lake Wilderness is a 5,268-acre wilderness area in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It rises from about 732 to 920 ft. The nearest town is Munising, 12.8 miles away in a straight line.
Big Island Lake Wilderness map
Big Island Lake Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Big Island Lake Wilderness is 10.
- Munising, MI is the nearest town, 12.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Big Island Lake Wilderness is about 920 ft, and its lowest about 732 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Big Island Lake Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 5,268 | Not on record | 10 | Not on record | Munising Ranger District, 906-387-2512 |
Getting to Big Island Lake Wilderness
- Munising, MI is the nearest town, 12.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Big Island Lake Wilderness
- Big Island Lake Wilderness Byers Lake Entry Point (inside the boundary, 769 ft), at 46.2164, -86.4829
- Big Island Lake Wilderness Main Entry (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 829 ft), at 46.2375, -86.5531
- Big Island Lake Wilderness Neds Lake Entry Point (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 818 ft), at 46.2156, -86.5293
- Big Island Lake Wilderness Twilight Lake Entry Point (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 798 ft), at 46.2054, -86.5153
- Pine Marten Run East Th (0.35 mi outside the boundary, 740 ft), at 46.1834, -86.4908
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Big Island Lake Wilderness
- Big Island Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Fishing and water
Fishing inside the boundary: Big Island Lake fishing , Bluegill Lake fishing , Mid Lake fishing , Neds Lake fishing , Twilight Lake fishing , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Big Island Lake Wilderness
- National forest Most of Big Island Lake Wilderness lies inside Hiawatha National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Michigan
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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