Lime Island State Recreation Area – encompassing a 932-acre island and 6.5 acres in the community of Raber on the mainland – is located in the eastern tip of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The island is home to a boat dock, cabins and tent camping on wooden platforms. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing, wildlife watching, hunting, watching freighters and more. Cottages and campsites are available Memorial Day weekend through mid-September.
Visitors must charter or navigate a boat more than 2 miles across the St. Marys River. It's not recommended to use a nonmotorized boat to reach the island. Vehicle parking is available on the mainland in Raber.
Things to keep in mind:
For more information, please call DeTour Harbor at 906-297-5947.
The waters near Lime Island are particularly good for catching walleye, Northern pike and herring.
There are six hiking trails on the island covering approximately 7 miles.
The island is open to hunting. White-tailed deer, black bear and small game inhabit the island.
Picnic tables and fire rings available.
Portable toilets are available June 1 through Labor Day
Six tent-only campsite platforms are located 400 feet from the docks. In addition, four tent-only campsite platforms are located on the southeast side of the island and are accessible by boat or a 2.25-mile hike from the harbor.
Campsites are available June 15 through Labor Day.
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Six rustic cabins can accommodate up to eight individuals. These two- and three-bedroom cabins are outfitted with beds, table/chairs, a kitchen counter and more. They all have rooftop solar panels that produce limited lighting. A potable water source and portable restrooms are located nearby. Guests should provide all basic necessities, including a light source, cooking equipment, warm clothing and sleeping bags/linens.
Cabin #4 is pet friendly. There is an additional fee of $10 per night/pet/cabin. Up to two pets (cats and dogs only) are allowed.
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