Visitors to the Island can arrive by airplane, boat, car or snowmobile (crossing on the auto ferry from DeTour Village).  
 

Ferry Service:

For those arriving by car, a one mile crossing of the St. Mary's River via the Drummond Island ferry can afford a view of freighter traffic. The ferry to Drummond operates year round, with hourly runs from early morning (5-6am) to late evening (1-2am).  The crossing takes about 10 minutes. The car ferry can accommodate large loads, up to and including modular homes. The round trip fare is paid only when traveling from the DeTour side to Drummond. The fare is collected by the ferry crew soon after departure.  Rates vary for car/trailer combinations, but a typical single vehicle with a driver and passenger costs $12.  When you arrive on the island, take M-134 into the "4 Corners", approximately 8 miles. At the 4 corners you will see signs indicating various lodging facilities and businesses on the island. The Ferry schedule is listed at the bottom of this page.

Getting Around the Island:

Automobile travel affords the visitor access to many parts of the Island.

Biking is another way that people enjoy seeing the island and, of course, hiking affords a further view of local scenery.

Boats, give a totally different point of view of the Island.  Charters and Cruises may be arranged locally .
There are a number of private marinas on the Island.

Cross-country skiing is a fun way for some to visit natural features on the island, and snow shoeing is another pastime that visitors and islanders enjoy.

One of the latest trends on the island is jeeping . The trails range from extremely rugged to mild and ambling.

In winter, ride your snowmobile across on the ferry (cost is $5), or stay on Drummond and enjoy over 76 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, which will afford a look at the Island not available in the summer by car or boat.   Christmas trees on the ice mark routes across to Canada on the "International Ice Bridge".
 

 

DRUMMOND ISLAND FERRY SCHEDULE
Leave Drummond	Leave DeTour
6:10 A.M. 7:10 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:10 A.M. 10:10 A.M. 11:10 A.M. 12:10 P.M. 1:10 P.M. 2:10 P.M. 3:10 P.M. 4:10 P.M. 5:10 P.M. 6:10 P.M. 7:10 P.M. 8:10 P.M. 9:10 P.M. 10:10 P.M. 11:10 P.M. **12:10 A.M. 1:10 A.M. **3:10 A.M. **5:10 A.M.*	6:40 A.M 7:40 A.M. 8:40 A.M. 9:40 A.M. 10:40 A.M. 11:40 A.M. 12:40 P.M. 1:40 P.M. 2:40 P.M. 3:40 P.M. 4:40 P.M. 5:40 P.M. 6:40 P.M. 7:40 P.M. 8:40 P.M. 9:40 P.M. 10:40 P.M. 11:40 P.M. **12:40 A.M. 1:40 A.M. **3:40 A.M. **5:40 A.M.*
*On request Sun. thru Thurs. from Jan.2 thru March 31 **Fri. & Sat. Only from Jan.2 thru March 31 Daily May 1 thru Jan. 1  $75.00 “PLUS FARE” for trips between regularly scheduled runs.   Cell (906) 235-3170

LINK TO PDF VERSION OF THIS SCHEDULE

EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA

 Airport Service
Airplanes can land at the Drummond Island Airport. There is a 4,000 foot lighted runway with instrument approach.  Radio Facilities  -
Unicom 122.8; Weather - AWOS: FREQ 118.325; AWOS phone: 906-493-6410; Fuel -Octane - 100 -Jet A; Repairs - Major      Commuter service from Northwest Airlines has daily service into CIU Chippewa International Airport and PLN  Pellston Airport. (These airports are approximately 50 to 60 miles from Drummond Island.)