Warning
GeneralOpening day for this campground has been delayed to mid-June due to a USFS paving project within the campground. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
About Bay Furnace Campground
Number of accommodations: 30
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (265)
What Guests Are Saying
Bay Furnace Campground is praised for its clean, spacious sites and quiet atmosphere, with easy access to Lake Superior and nearby attractions like Pictured Rocks. Reviewers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and the beauty of the surrounding area, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. However, many noted the access road's severe potholes as a significant downside, which detracts from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Bay Furnace Campground is praised for its clean, spacious sites and quiet atmosphere, with easy access to Lake Superior and nearby attractions like Pictured Rocks. Reviewers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and the beauty of the surrounding area, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. However, many noted the access road's severe potholes as a significant downside, which detracts from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Charles U
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Clean and quiet campsite. Road to campground is a little rough, you need to go slow. Site was very big and close to the shore. Would stay again if in the area.
John H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The campground is clean and quiet. Most sites are spacious and not crowded together. The bathrooms were always clean. The only downside is the road in is in horrible shape. Huge potholes that are almost impossible to go around.
Rebecca S
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Loved the campground with the exception of the roads. They are in bad shape. Huge potholes.
Bernard N
VerifiedDecember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Bay Furnace has an ideal location for getting into Munising and Shoreline Trail, or a day trip into Marquette.
Our site was nice except for the lights and noise coming thru the trees from M-28 and parking lots; not a big issue, but lessened the enjoyment some.
SOCORRO A
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Excellent location! Campground is right in Munising with lots of activities and located right on the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Ethan F
VerifiedDecember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Prepare for wind, as you're right upon the lake. But if you're ready for that, then this campground is a great, secluded area with access to some of the best areas the U.P. has to offer!
Katie K
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
This is a great site! The bathrooms were well maintained, the sites were nice and private, and there is so much to do in the area! My highlight was looking for yooperlites on the beach.
James W
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Site 25
Great campground, clean vaulted restrooms
Would definitely recommend
Daniel C
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Much to do. Hiking, biking, boating. However, the roads in park are in sad need of repair. Park itself was nice.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Awesome site. My neighbor ran a generator from 8am to 7pm for 4 days. When checking the reqs it was legal. That was a deal breaker. I won’t be back.
Location Bay Furnace Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 171
Munising, MI, 49862
United States
Bay Furnace Campground is located in Alger County, about 3 miles west of Munising on Highway 28, at the village of Christmas, across from the Kewadin Casino.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4383 / -86.7083
Elevation: 188 feet
Policies & Rules
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Insect repellent is encouraged for visitors to Grand Island |
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Off-road vehicles not permitted |
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Two pets per site |
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No switching sites upon arrival |
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Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. |
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Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity). |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralOpening day for this campground has been delayed to mid-June due to a USFS paving project within the campground. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
