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
Marie M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful shaded sites at Bay Furnace and lots of privacy. New and clean pit toilets. Short walk to beach access. Wish there were showers close by.
Richard N
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great place to stay enabling you to explore Munising area including Pictured Rocks NL. You are boondocking (no water, electric or sewer). There are restrooms but no showers. Another restroom (vault toilets) was being added so should be ready soon. We stayed in site 6 which had full sun. This worked for us since we have solar. Other sites are more shaded. No bugs and temps where in the 60s and 70s. Be prepared for rain any time you are in the UP. Campground hosts were friendly (from WY) and the place was clean. They mentioned most nights sites are full so best to reserve to ensure you get a site. The entrance road in bumpy but if you drive slow you are ok. Dump site was clean and had good water to fill tanks. We camped at Bay Furnace Campground in a Motorhome.
Roy B
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great to have easy access to water and dump station. We also appreciated the ability to use generator, though we are respectful of time in use, noise and neighbors.
Huntar M
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Bay furnace is beautiful! It’s clean, well-maintained, and a perfect location for enjoying Munising. My wife and I kayaked pictured rocks and hiked the National lakeshore. We loved Falling Rocks Cafe and the informational center across the street about the history of the area.
Mike M
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great campground! This was our second year here. This time we stayed at site 10 on the lake. We’ll be back for sure.
Michael Y
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Love bay furnace. One of our Michigan favorites.
Bill D
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Really enjoyed this campground, especially when the wind changed direction and came in from the north cooling things down considerably. The furnace is fun. Not a lot of trails but Foggies is a nice meal/walk.
vincenza R
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great campsite, cool to see the bay furnace while there. Short walk to a beach and a beautiful picnic area. If you are looking for lots of privacy, this is not the place for you as you can clearly see all campsites nearby. The water and bathrooms are conveniently located. Short drive to the nearby hikes and waterfalls we wanted to see. Would definitely come back
Ellen P
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The managers went above and beyond to help us and make sure we had a pleasant experience. It made a lovely place even more special!
Ellen
Julie Z
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
It was peaceful and beautiful! So many wildflowers and the waterfalls were flowing in full force. My campsite was clean and plenty of room for our camper and camping equipment.
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.
