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
Karen W
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
This park is about 10 minutes outside of Munising, MI, so there is quite a bit to do there. We did some hiking and took the boat tour at Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore. The sites are good sized, and the vault toilets were the cleanest ones I have seen.
Cheryl R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Walked the beach and was attacked by sand fleas, both legs up to my knees, I was wearing shoes and long pants. Needed medical attention, antibiotics and a topical cream. The campground itself was very nice.
David B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The road coming into campground and through the campground is badly in need of serious repair, preferrably repaving!
Stephen G
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great location to use a base camp to visit surrounding sites along Lake Superior. Clean spacious sites.
Joseph P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We're yearly visitors and enjoy this clean well-managed campground and were happy to see the renovated vault toilets this year. The road in could use some upkeep and it would be wonderful if generator operation were more limited.
Guy L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Close to Munising, nice access to Lake Superior
Allison M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Our campsite (38) was clean, but dusty. Flat with plenty of space. The beach was a short bike ride away - I would choose a closer site next time. Bugs were pretty awful in July, so we could not spend much time outside in the evening. The lake was amazing - clear, warm, fun for swimming.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Clean, well groomed and large site. Great location near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!
Karen U
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great reservable location for access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, boat tours (Pictured Rocks, also Shipwreck Tours of Grand Island). Sites nicely screened with vegetation, clean outhouses, beach access. Recommend The Duck Pond right by the entrance road for great fish tacos and wide array of beers and cider.
Andrew W
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Nice place
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.
