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Bay Furnace Campground

Warning

General

Opening 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.

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.

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.

Number of accommodations: 30

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Oct 10

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
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🚐 004, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 006, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 015, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 017, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 019, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 023, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 026, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 027, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 032, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 037, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 038, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 040, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 041, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 042, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 044, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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🚐 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
265 reviews
5
65.3%
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5

John E

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Awesome campsite and access to lake Superior, perfect for visiting Munising and surrounding areas.

Kelly Z

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Really nice private site, we couldn't even see our neighbors. Great location, can walk to the beach, overall a great campground!

Deborah T

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

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Ty W

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground! Well kept and clean. We had a wooded site not far from the waterfront sites and it was great. Aside from the mosquitoes it was amazing. Very close to Munising and Pictured Rocks, but also lots to do the other way too like canoe the Au Train River and we even went to Marquette and checked out the Black Rocks.

Renee K

Verified

December 17, 2019 Stayed at: 013, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful location!

Location Bay Furnace Campground

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

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.

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

General

Opening 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

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