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Notable river spot · Keweenaw, Michigan

Burnt Island

Burnt Island is a river spot in Keweenaw, Michigan.

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Burnt Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Burnt Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Burnt Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 48.09202, -88.56965. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Burnt Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Burnt Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Burnt Island?

    Nearby: Rock Harbor Light (attraction, 1 km), Isle Royale National Park (sanctuary, 22 km), Greenstone Ridge Trail (trek, 24 km), Siskiwit Falls (waterfall, 26 km), Wreck of the SS Glenlyon (fort, 26 km), Isle Royale (fort, 27 km).

    Is Burnt Island worth visiting?

    Burnt Island is listed as a notable river spot in Michigan on Spotwander.