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
Barbara M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
The campground is filled with trees. Our site had a canape of trees, quiet, secluded, very nice. We enjoyed our rocks, time by the water and exploring the area.
William W
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Russ S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Clean, close to lake, well staffed, and nice dry firewood.
Michael N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Amazing spot on Lake Superior in the UP. Beach with raging waves in walking distance. A perfect place to watch the stars above Lake Superior.
Kelly B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Clean and quiet. We will be back. I’d rather enjoy the peace and serenity of Bay Furnace with no amenities than the chaos of a full campground with power. Bring your bikes and your the area. Beautiful views.
Rebecca L
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Sites are beautiful! Could hear the water at night and very peaceful. Kids and I loved our stay there and will be back for sure!
Denise A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great site, very helpful camp hosts and other campers. Only down side was too much rain....but that's life!!!
Joshua M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
One of the best camp grounds I've been too. Very clean. Picturesque. Camp ground host kept the supply of fire wood at an ample amount.
Paul B
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Excellent
David B
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Bay Furnace is one of our favorite National Forest Campgrounds. Lots to do in the area, including Picture Rocks. We stay here each year as a mid-point in our travels to western U.P.
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
