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
Jason M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great camping
Linda P
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
It is a very nice primitive campground. The sites are very private. When we arrived, we were able to change sites to be closer to our friends. Unfortunately, the money we paid to recreation.gov could not be applied to the new site, so we had to pay the full $20/day fee again.
Susie J
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
this was my first time at bay view, and my first time camping! we had the most beautiful campsite and i couldn't have hoped for better. people kept coming over to tell us how lucky we were! 10 backs up right into lake superior with gorgeous views and a few steps down a sandhill get you "private" access to the beach. the water is cold but so refreshing, take a dip! campgrounds were clean and sites were spacious, neighbors friendly, and the hosts were warm and helpful. fresh water available at a few spigots, latrines stocked with TP (no soap/sanitizer, BYO). dry firewood for purchase (and starters!) was aplenty. close to a town with various shops for emergencies, many trails and outfitters for adventures. i did not have any trouble with noise at night aside from the gusty wind. even though it rained the whole time and was chilly, we had a wonderful stay, and we can't wait to be back for more camping!
andrew k
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
On Lake Superior, fairly large campgrounds
Jacqueline P
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location and campground is very well maintained.
Megan T
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The grounds are beautiful! We loved the seclusion of our site.
Peggy P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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kathryn r
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
A special place, that I keep coming back to.
Steven L
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Nice setting - quiet - clean. Walking distance to the lake and old Furnace 2mins. Launch/Ferry to Grand island 5min drive.
Caleb H
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
One of the best State Campgrounds in Michigan!!! Excellent location and so fun for the entire family.
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.
