Bois Blanc Island
Summary:
Bois Blanc is a place near and dear to our hearts, and we visit several times a year. Here’s an account of an overnight bike camping trip we did on the island in early fall.
Accessible by Plaunt Transportation Ferry service from Cheboygan, MI.
Mackinac Island’s larger (34 sq. mi) and much more rustic sister in the Straits of Mackinac.
No paved roads. The main gravel road goes most, but not all the way around the island.
Many inland roads are accessible only by ATV.
Outstanding opportunities for self-supported bikapacking and camping.
Bois Blanc has 6 inland lakes and a privately owned lighthouse at its northern tip.
Rudimentary amenities, including small general store & restaurant, and a tavern.
During some winters, an ice road is marked by cut evergreen trees, allowing travel over the ice between the Island and the mainland. The route generally runs from Pries Landing on the mainland, to Sand Bay on Bois Blanc.
Bois Blanc (Bob-Lo) official website.
Pure Michigan Bois Blanc page.