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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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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
Elise B
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Quiet and clean campsite. The overall campground was clean and there was always wood available to purchase. The only downfall was not having a shower facility on the grounds.
Pamela W
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We had a very enjoyable stay this past September. The campground was quiet and the bathrooms were always clean. We were close to everything we wanted to do in the area. We would definitely camp here again.
Emily B
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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Janice W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Very nice large sites. Loved having some woods between sites for privacy . Restrooms and dump site area clean and well maintained.
syed a
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We stayed at this campground for two days and we were very happy with our stay there. Each camping site is huge! We parked our vehicle and we had two tents and we didn't even cover half the space. There is a nice fire pit and it was surrounded by trees (on three sides), so there was good seclusion. Some sites are more open, so please look at the photos or google maps/earth before you decide which site works for you. One of the days we had a group of bikers close by and they were making it little loud, but not too bad. Night sky was beautiful too, you can take some photos if you want.
There are some reviews about mosquitoes, I was there in fall time and there was no mosquitoes at all. If you are staying in summer, definitely bring some repellent.
Bay Furnace was literally a min away and the beach area is beautiful! There is a gas station right across the road from the campground, it is very convenient. Pictured rocks is close, you can cover most of the lakeshore and not spend too much time traveling.
Overall i had great experience, price was right, good and convenient location, big enough space, close by dumpster and restroom.
David N
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great location near Pictured Rocks. Campground hosts kept pit toilets, each camp site, and the common spaces spotless. Seriously, each camp site was raked. We had one of the worst sites (this camp ground is hard to get into) and there was very good privacy. Highly recommend the campground if you don't need electricity or showers.
Michael L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Been going there for 30 years. First time using the reservation system. System worked great and the beauty of the campground is the same as always. The pictures of the campsites sites online were very helpful. Book early to get the best sites.
Emily L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
very private campsites! second time staying at bay furnace and will be staying there again in 2020!
Elton M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The bathrooms were a bit smelly but clean. I guess you need to expect this because it is rustic.
Nancy B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great stay, wonderful campground!
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.
Bay Furnace Campground is accessible via Highway M-28, which runs directly through the village of Christmas, approximately 3 miles west of Munising.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4383 / -86.7083
Elevation: 188 feet
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.
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
