Camps & Conferences has established a working relationship with the College of Science and Technology at CMU to assist with the management of lodging and meals at the CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island. 

CMU's main research property includes the state-of-the-art James C. Gillingham Academic Center. Completed in the summer of 2007, the center houses three teaching laboratories, a 120-seat lecture hall, computer laboratory and academic library. Research facilities are conveniently located adjacent to the academic center and contain a number of research tools and programs, including a permanent weather station near the research labs.  In 2012 the station opened a new mesocosm research facility  in the newly renovated boathouse.

The station can lodge 100 plus student, researchers, and other users in a variety of housing styles including dormitories, cabins, and campsites.  All meals are provided in a fully functioning dining hall and served buffet style daily.

Are you a student enrolled in a summer class at CMUBS and need to register for housing and meals? Please visit our registration page!

BEAVER ISLAND TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES:

Ferry and air taxi services serve the Central Michigan University Biological Station and the Beaver Island Community. All transportation to and from the airport(s) and ferry dock on the island will be provided by CMU Biological Station staff. All arrivals scheduled in advance of arrival will be met automatically. Unexpected arrivals can call (231) 448-2325 for transportation.

Beaver Island Boat Co.:  The Beaver Island Boat Co. operates a ferry service between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. Reservations need to be made for car transport, but not for individuals. Cars and Bicycles may be transported for an additional cost, each way. Generally, the ferry ride takes about 2.5 hours. Please visit their website or contact them for current rates.  The ferry provides the most economical choice for trave to Beaver Island and we highly encourage this choice for students.

Beaver Island Boat Co.

102 Bridge St.

Charlevoix, MI 49720

Phone 1: (888) 446-4095

Phone 2: (231) 547-2311

Island Airways: Island Airways operates out of Charlevoix airport, (just south of the intersection of highways M-31 and M-66) and serve flights to Welke Airport on Beaver Island. The flight to Beaver Island takes about 20 minutes. Since flights are not made on a regular schedule, reservations should be made in advance.  Please visit their website or contact them for current rates. 

Island Airways
111 Airport Drive
Charlevoix, MI 49720

Phone 1: (800) 524-6895

Phone 2: (231) 547-2141

Fresh Air Aviation Inc.: Fresh Air Aviation is located directly across from the airport entrance and serve

flights to the Beaver Island Township Airport. The flight to Beaver Island takes about 20 minutes.  Since flights are not made on a regular schedule, reservations should be made in advance.  Please visit their website or contact them for current rates.

Fresh Air Aviation, Inc.
06918 Old Norwood Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720

Phone 1: (888) 359-7448
Phone 2: (231) 237-9482