Bay Furnace Campsite
Bay Furnace Ruins
Bay Furnace Campground ruins. Walkway to the bay.
Bay Furnace Campground - Site
Sightseeing attraction ruins at Bay Furnace Campground.

Available sites

30 total sites

About Bay Furnace Campground

Bay Furnace Campground is located on the south shores of Lake Superior, near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Favorite to many, the campground is centered to various waterfalls, as well as other sightseeing attractions, including boat tours and visits to Grand Island.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

30 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (326)

What Guests Are Saying

Bay Furnace Campground offers a beautiful, quiet setting with large, private sites and well-maintained facilities, making it an excellent base for exploring the Munising and Pictured Rocks area. Visitors appreciate the clean bathrooms and friendly hosts, along with easy access to Lake Superior's sandy beach and the historic Bay Furnace site. While some noted issues with road conditions and occasional noise, many expressed a desire to return due to the campground's overall appeal and recreational opportunities.

Review Summary

4.5
326 reviews
5
64.4%
210
4
23.9%
78
3
7.7%
25
2
2.5%
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5

Dawn R

Verified

September 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful location, very well kept facilities (wouldn’t even know they were vaulted) and amazing views. Would definitely come back.

Debra H

Verified

September 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Perfect location close to hiking, waterfalls, Munising, day trips to Marquette and nearby.

Joseph K

Verified

September 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Clean, spacious, quiet campsite. Great location. Super friendly, helpful hosts.

Julie S

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

This park is so quiet.

Jared S

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

Great, simple, and clean campsite. It was great having beach access for the whole campground. It is worth noting that, to my knowledge, there was no place to wash dishes. Also, at our specific site, it was fairly loud at night with road noise. We have been to the same campground many years prior and recommend it to anyone!

Anne K

Verified

September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful site! Bugs were minimal and park was very well taken care of. Cleanest pit toilet I’ve ever been in!! This will definitely be a park we plan to visit again and again!!

Morgan M

Verified

September 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

Some of the sites were very close together but overall great camp grounds. It’s very quiet and clean. Vault toilets seem a bit shallow compared to other national parks which made them a bit smelly. Very close to the water, pictured rocks. Lots of great hiking and activities. Munising is nearby with plenty to do on the rainy days.

Rachella W

Verified

September 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground. We stayed at a lake front spot and it was super clean and close to the beach area. Awesome that they have a dump and water station.

Stephen H

Verified

September 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

3

Just a one night stay. Nothing to report

Ronda R

Verified

September 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Site 13 exceeded our expectations! So private. Surrounded by beautiful tall pines - and distanced from all neighbors. Just lovely. A path led from the camper to an earthen terrace right on the edge of a lovely Lake Superior bay. We sat our chairs there, did some reading, and had our morning coffee right there by the water. Enjoyed walking over to see the partially restored pig iron furnace and reading the history. We hope to come back and would love to stay at this site for several days. Thanks for such a nice respite!

Location & Directions for Bay Furnace Campground

P.O. Box 171, Munising, MI 49862 United States

Elevation: 188 ft

Getting There

Bay Furnace Campground is located in Alger County, about 3 mi west of Munising on Highway 28, at the village of Christmas, across from the Kewadin Casino.

Nearest town

Munising, MI - 5.1 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Bay Furnace Campground is accessible via Highway M-28, which runs directly through the village of Christmas, approximately 3 miles west of Munising.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Insect repellent is encouraged for visitors to Grand Island
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted
  • Two pets per site
  • No switching sites upon arrival
  • 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. 
  • Reserved Sites will be held until 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.
  • Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • 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).
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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