Drummond Island
Drummond Island is a large, rugged island community in northern Lake Huron at the eastern edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Known for its extensive forests, rocky shorelines, trails, wildlife, and rich maritime heritage, the island offers a distinctive way of life shaped by its natural surroundings and connection to the Great Lakes. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Drummond Island.
The comprehensive Drummond Island website is a production of the Drummond Island Tourism Association and provides resources about Drummond Island with a focus on visitor experience, tourism, hotels, events, and more.
Quick facts
Population: 973 (2020 Census)
Total Area: 239 sq mi (334 sq km)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 1 Mile
Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Chippewa
Township: Drummond Island
Transportation
Ferry
Ferry line · Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority serves Drummond Island with a car ferry that operates year-round
Air Transit
Airlines
No commercial or regional airlines serve Drummond Island directly, but private planes and charters can access the island and land at an airport on-island.
Airport
On-island Transportation
Rentals
Off-road vehicles are popular on Drummond Island and can be rented from a local vendor. Drummond Island Resort also offers bike rentals to hotel guests and visitors.
Marina & Docks
Boat Docks and Marians · Drummond Island has a two of public options for boat dockage.
Island Life
Tourism
Tourism Association · Comprehensive information about Drummond Island businesses and more.
Community Resources
Community Foundation · Charitable local projects and legacy giving
Housing information
Workforce & Local Resident Housing
Short Term Rentals
Traditional Real Estate
Essential Services
Healthcare & Human Services
Health Centers & Hospitals · Offers a walk-in clinic, health center, and other services
Environment & Conservation
Natural Resources & Organizations
Conservancies, Parks, Etc.
Culture & Lifestyle
Festivals & Events
Calendars, Etc.
Recreation
Parks & Recreation · Locations and resources for leisure and outdoor activities
Arts & Culture
Historical Societies, Museums, etc.
Library
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Great Lakes Islands Navigator
The Great Lakes Islands Navigator is a physical print and electronic document publication that provides single-page layout information and graphics on each island in a concise, easy-to-read format. It's a great way to share information about islands. Navigator pages can be easily downloaded to print at home and/or publish online.
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Contact Philip Rice, Communications Specialist, to submit changes, corrections, and suggestions for the resource directory. price@stewardshipnetwork.org