Helpful Local Contact Information
Ambulance & Fire Emergencies Dial 911
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IMPORTANT: If emergency help is necessary, know that phone service is spotty in more remote areas. Our emergency personnel are largely volunteers. They try valiantly to minimize wait times as they rush from their current jobs all over the Island/mainland to the emergency site. Refusing service after their response is considered extremely rude. Get in the ambulance. Immediate medical assistance en route is important for your safety. It is approximately an hour's drive to the nearest hospitals, at either St. Ignace or Sault Ste. Marie.
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Drummond Island Tourism Association (affectionately known as DITA: https://www.eupta.net/ - has extensive information & links to many features, businesses, activities, amenities, etc. They're located across the road from Sune's, on the corner.
Drummond Township: https://www.drummondislandtownship.org/contact has local government information.​
So You Have Questions?
Q: How often does the ferry to Drummond Island run?
A: The Drummond Island Ferry runs hourly except for a stretch during the night. Drummond boasts 2 ferries that run "wild" (off schedule) when the vehicles lined up - going in either direction - are excessive. This sometimes happens during holidays or special occasions, for example, on the Fourth of July.
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Q: Do you need to pay on the return trip?
A: No, the fare is collected during the initial trip onto the Island.
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Q: Does the ferry run in the winter?
A: Yes, the ferry runs on the winter schedule as long as the weather
& ice conditions cooperate.
Drummond Island Ferry: EUP Transportation Authority, 4001 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783, 906-632-2898, www.eupta.net
*Commuter Tickets valid at all EUPTA ferry locations, & expire 6 months from date of purchase.
Senior Citizen - Age 65 and over must show ID
Ferry Ticket Rates
All rates reflect round trips (Except Specials & Houses)
Fares include all passengers in vehicles and may be paid by credit card. Correct at publication 2026
Car/Pickup/UTV $20
Senior/Disabled Car/Pickup/UTV $10
Truck Single Axle/Commercial Delivery $30
Truck Tandem Axle $35
Motor Home $35
Pickup with Camper $30
Trailer up to 15’ $20
Trailer over 15’ to 25’ $25
Trailer over 25’ $35
Motorcycle/Snowmobile/ATV $10
Regular Gas/Explosive/Concrete Truck $70
Semi Gas/Explosive $140
All decisions regarding vehicle
classifications shall be made by
EUPTA Crew & are final & binding
Rates & schedules subject to change
Walk-On Passenger $2
Walk-On Passenger Senior/Disabled $1
Specials (one-way) + Regular Fare $150
Houses (one-way/by appointment only) $500
20 Trip Commuter Punch Cards*
Car/Pickup/UTV $100
Senior Car/Pickup/UTV $75
Truck Single Axle/Trailer 15’ to 25’ $300
Truck Tandem Axle/Trailer 25’ or over/Concrete Truck (Truck & Trailer = 2 punches) $500
Q: How large is Drummond Island?
A: Drummond Island is 129 sq. miles of land, mostly undeveloped & belonging to the State of Michigan.
It has a large central bay featuring many nearby islands & coves. Main roads are paved & there are extensive remote trails for off-road vehicles, horses, mountain biking, & walking.
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Q: Are things expensive there?
A: Aside from common economic issues faced everywhere, Drummond Island businesses must account for the remoteness, the ferry fees, the small size of their orders, being last on the "food chain" in the supply stream as well as the weekly/seasonal population shifts. Most business owners & their families live here. They do their very best to provide excellent service & keep prices as low as is feasible for business' solvency.
Nobody's getting rich around here.
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Q: Are there many animals?
A: Drummond has abundant wildlife. There are many bird species such as songbirds, ducks, geese, partridge, and cranes. You might see various mammals such as deer, bears, bobcats, foxes, and rabbits. Drummond does not have opossum or porcupine. Racoons were introduced in the '70's and Pine Martins in the 90's. Occasionally a wolf or moose strolls through from Canada. Being on the water, there are many frogs, toads, turtles, salamanders, and a few varieties of snakes. Don't forget the fish.
Note: Deer and Black Bears are very abundant. Please do not feed them or approach them. Be "Bear Aware". They're great at surprising people.
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Q: What is the best time of year to visit?
A: That depends on what time of year is your favorite. Things naturally slow in the winter, but the snowmobile and ski trails are extensive. In the spring mushroom picking is popular. Summer brings fun activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, etc. In the fall the leaves turn spectacular colors. Against the waters in the Potagannissing Bay, they're breathtaking. Deer season is an annual favorite time. Of course, there are celebrations and festivities all year long. The most popular is the July 4th events, especially the parade which everyone is encouraged to join. Contests and ball games ensue. The fireworks show is amazing and large for a small place. For more information, check the DITA or the Township websites.