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
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Jeanette L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
the bathrooms there were the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground!! The host and the park manager were extremely friendly and helpful. Wonderful campsite. Gorgeous area and we could take a short walk to the beach and Lake Superior!
Wayne M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Very nice rustic camping. Beautiful beaches and views of Lake Superior. The road is rough and loaded with potholes. Take it slow! Pit toilets are modern and clean. The campground hosts are nice and helpful keeping the area clean and maintained. Bay Furnace is close to a casino and to Musining where you will find the best pasties anywhere. Also, the picture rocks lakeshore is spectacular. Take the excursion for the best views.
Bruce S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Primitive camping. Site was big enough for our 34’er.& spacious. Nice site close to beach. Bring your own water, no filling station or dumping station.
CHAD K
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We had a more interior lot. It was nice, quiet, and private. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the sounds of nature. Next time, we'll try to opt for a lot on or closer to the lake to get more of a breeze.
William P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Great campground and hosts. Clean restrooms and relaxing atmosphere. There were not any mosquitos when I went but there were flys in the mornings. The restaurant to the west of the entrance is a good place to eat, I had all my dinners there. To let you know there was no power to the campsites and no showers. I was able to find a shower at a campground about one mile to the east for $8 at the time of writing this.
Dawn W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Nice host. Love the fact that campground has both reservations and FCFS sites. Plenty of sites for larger RVs. Some shaded, some full sun. Most times Verizon was unusable.
Joanne R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
It was clean. Quiet. Plenty of privacy on the sites. And the camp host was helpful. My guess is, the closer you are to the camp host, the quieter the campers.
Thomas P
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
We stayed in site 10. Excellent views and the weather was great. Campground hosts did an excellent job of maintaining the facilities.
Julie Z
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Bay Furnace is on Lake Superior. Beautiful views, many different waterfalls the area to visit. Minutes from quaint Munising. One of our favorite places to camp.
Kevin K
VerifiedJune 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND
Temp never got above 55 degrees daytime for three days, but the scenery was beautiful. Treat yourself to a Pastie and the Pictured Rocks boat tour.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4383 / -86.7083
Elevation: 188 feet
Policies & Rules
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Insect repellent is encouraged for visitors to Grand Island |
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Off-road vehicles not permitted |
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Two pets per site |
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No switching sites upon arrival |
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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. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) 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. |
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Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation. |
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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). |
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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.
