Little Presque Isle — Local services in Marquette Township

One of the coolest places to visit in Michigan! To get to the island you'll need a kayak, canoe, boat, or even an inflatable air mattress (I can personally vouch for this means of transportation), or you can brave Lake Superior and wade out along the rocky shelf that leads from the shore to the island. I can't say exactly how deep the water is but I did manage to wade out with the deepest point hitting my chest and I'm 5'3", however this was on a fairly calm day and it could easily be a more treacherous journey if the swells kicked up which can happen quickly along the lakeshore so take caution! The island itself is like another land, it has a small sandy beach, the beautiful blue and red rocks of Superior ringing the northern coast of the island perfect for jumping into the cool water, and a surprisingly large forest that covers the center of the island. The northern edge of the forests breaks onto some of the larger rocks giving way to one of the most spectacular views as you see an endless stretch of Lake Superior. I could go on but honestly you should pack your gear and check it out for yourself, well worth...

The entrance to this is 1.2 miles north of Wetmore’s Landing on the same side of the road. The entrance is just a few feet south of Harlow creek.

It stands off-shore and a shallow sand bar connects it to the mainland. In the summer it’s a shallow wade over to the island through Lake Superior. But be careful of changing weather conditions and don't get stranded or swept out into deep water.

This isle is often called the crown jewel of Lake Superior a good reason it is breathtaking and its natural beauty.

Any visit to Marquette area needs to include a full day at Little Presque and if possible Camp on the...

Try to go on a calm hot day. The water is about 3 ft deep as you go across but sometimes the waves will reach chest high. The hike around the island is well worth it plus you can jump off some of the rocks on the calm side of the island into the crystal clear water. Be careful though The rocks are sharp and make sure that you find a spot that you can get back out of the water. There are several places with ledges that will allow you to waste...