Check this page or download a brochure: Thingstodo.doc

Camping Information

Download a camping information brochure, showing all camping & RV places.      camping.doc

Recreational Rentals are available from several businesses on the island.  See the rental chart for info.  rentals.xls

Fishing information: Fishing.doc

Points of Interest

Two-thirds of the island is state owned. The diverse topography ranges from cedar swamps to rock ledges, prairie meadows to groves of hardwoods, rocky shores to sandy beaches. There's plenty of area for hiking, biking, photography, bird watching, stargazing, hunting and fishing, recreational vehicles and exploring.

The Drummond Island Historical Museum: Free Admission

Located across the street from the Betsy Seaman Memorial Park, on the way to the Yacht Haven (on the Tourism Associations Directory map). Hours are 1pm to 5pm, 7 days a week. Memorial Day until mid-October. The former museum collapsed under a heavy snow load. The new museum is built of Drummond Island logs and houses the contents of the former museum, most of which were salvaged. These are the collection of local historical items, including Native American artifacts, old family portraits and period furniture donated by year round and summer residents. Artifacts from Fort Drummond, which was occupied by the British and was, in fact, the last British holding in the United States, are also a part of the museum. The Fort area itself has been private property since the late 1800s. One of the chimneys from the Fort was donated by Osborne Materials and has been re-erected at the new museum. A complete layout in miniature depicts the British fort, "Fort Collier".

Big Shoal Bay: Big Shoal is a beautiful sandy beach on the southern edge of the island. A wonderful place to come and relax, catch some rays, and go for a swim. A must visit!

Drummond Island Township Park: The Township Park is both a campground and a public beach on the north west portion of the island. On your way to the Park, you can enjoy the Heritage Trail, a hiking trail, created by the Island Heritage group. Look for our local wildlife on the trail.   hiking.doc

Drummond Island Public Library:

Located at the back of the Drummond Island Elementary School, on the Townline Rd. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:30 to 3:30, Thursday 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Closed Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Free: Email hookup / FAX Service for a fee

Detour Reef Light Preservation Society:

Since 1847, a lighthouse has been located at DeTour Passage at the northwestern head of Lake Huron. Originally placed on shore at Point DeTour, the light was moved off shore to DeTour Reef in 1931. The light marks the mouth of the St. Mary's River, which connects Lake Huron to Lake Superior. It is well known to ship captains and pleasure boaters who sail the upper Great Lakes. For generations the light at DeTour Passage has provided a beacon for those vessels seeking the "Gateway to Superior." Guided tours begin Summer 2005.

The Ferry:

The Drummond Islander 4 is the shuttle that takes cars across the channel. It holds approximately 40 vehicles. The Drummond Islander 3 is smaller, but holds quite a load.

Maxton Plains:

The Maxton Plains are located off Maxton Road past the resorts. There are three signs . which give you an overview of what you might see while touring The Plains. The Plains are teaming with flowers, animals, and all sorts of wildlife. Due to the fragility of this globally rare natural area, please stay on the roads or existing trails. The soils are very thin and easily disturbed. Please tread lightly.

Please Note:

Removal of rocks from any state land is against the law. Rock removal from private land is according to owner. Please remember this unspoken rule;

"Take only photographs, leave only footprints."