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

Site
Price
🚐 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%
8
1
1.5%
5

James W

Verified

October 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Site 25
Great campground, clean vaulted restrooms
Would definitely recommend

Katie K

Verified

October 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great site! The bathrooms were well maintained, the sites were nice and private, and there is so much to do in the area! My highlight was looking for yooperlites on the beach.

Ethan F

Verified

December 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Prepare for wind, as you're right upon the lake. But if you're ready for that, then this campground is a great, secluded area with access to some of the best areas the U.P. has to offer!

SOCORRO A

Verified

December 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Excellent location! Campground is right in Munising with lots of activities and located right on the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Bernard N

Verified

December 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

Bay Furnace has an ideal location for getting into Munising and Shoreline Trail, or a day trip into Marquette.
Our site was nice except for the lights and noise coming thru the trees from M-28 and parking lots; not a big issue, but lessened the enjoyment some.

Rebecca S

Verified

December 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

3

Loved the campground with the exception of the roads. They are in bad shape. Huge potholes.

John H

Verified

December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

The campground is clean and quiet. Most sites are spacious and not crowded together. The bathrooms were always clean. The only downside is the road in is in horrible shape. Huge potholes that are almost impossible to go around.

Charles U

Verified

December 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

Clean and quiet campsite. Road to campground is a little rough, you need to go slow. Site was very big and close to the shore. Would stay again if in the area.

Joy W

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

4

The bathrooms were very clean and the sites were private and large

Tanya B

Verified

July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

5

Clean, beautiful views

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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