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
Thomas B
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great location, specious & roomy sites. The road was full of potholes that look like they are intentionally not repaired, and some are quite severe. Host was not friendly. Loved the little beach access.
Suzanne N
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great site, close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and boat tour.
Jennifer M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The roads in and throughout the campground were horrible. So many very large potholes you cant avoid with any size rig. The sites are overgrown and scratch even a small rig. To pay for a boondocking site with this type of non maintenance is a crime.
Ashley C
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Loved our stay here the site and facilities were immaculate.
The view was amazing. Had such a great time
Erik S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We made a two night reservation for tent camping - while visiting Pictured Rocks. Our plans changed, so we ended up staying only one night. In the weeks prior to our stay, received a number of emails asking of we wanted to change/modify the reservation, and although I tried doing so, the website would not allow changing the reservation. The campground host indicated that this feature does not work on the website, so why does recreation.gov send out these emails?
Other comments:
a) restrooms nice!
b) liked the parking area by the beach, where we sat to look at the stars
c) Some road noise was heard in the morning, but probably not as much as at the city campground down the road
d) the entry road, especially, was full of potholes - aggravating, but ensures slow driving speeds
e) would stay there again
f) Munising has few breakfast restaurants - Earl E. Byrds was great!
g) enjoyed the 'spray' boat tour of Pictured Rocks
Jo F
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Really enjoyed this campground, it is conveniently located and the sites are well spaced with plenty of trees between you and your neighbours so it feels secluded. The vault toilets are regularly cleaned, there are no showers but we went to the nearby Tourist Campground and paid to use theirs, which had nice facilities but costs more and lacks any trees for privacy so I’d still prefer to stay at Bay Furnace for my next trip! Heaps to do around Munising and some nice hikes, will definitely go back.
Glenn M
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The campground was beautiful. Large lots, plenty of mature trees, very clean bathrooms and helpful hosts
Tara P
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, quiet campground. Easy walk to the beach. Enjoyed watching the moon rise over the lake.
Wayne R
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Our site was very nice. The presence of the dump and fill was unusual for a National Forest campground and quite welcome. The campground road could use some maintenance. Lots of potholes to dodge. The actual Bay Furnace was a surprise and a real treat. Plus, who can argue with being right on Lake Superior? We camped at Bay Furnace as a jumping off point for taking a Pictured Rocks cruise. We would camp at Bay Furnace again.
Jeff Z
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Good location, nice sites. No grass means probably be some mud. Worst part was the noise from the generators all day.
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.
