Round Island Wilderness
Round Island Wilderness is a 375-acre wilderness area in Mackinac County, Michigan. It rises from about 578 to 687 ft. The nearest town is Mackinac Island, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
Round Island Wilderness map
Round Island 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
- Mackinac Island, MI is the nearest town, 1.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Round Island Wilderness is about 687 ft, and its lowest about 578 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Round Island Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 375 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | St. Ignace Ranger District, 906-643-7900 |
Getting to Round Island Wilderness
- Mackinac Island, MI is the nearest town, 1.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Round Island Wilderness
- National forestRound Island Wilderness lies inside Hiawatha National Forest.
- State parkMackinac Island State Park is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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