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Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

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About Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

Located just off the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bay View Campground provides a rustic opportunity to camp along the shores of Lake Superior. The campground is a perfect stop amidst many recreational opportunities available in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway all the way to the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls.

Number of accommodations: 16

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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16 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 03, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 05, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 06, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 11, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 12, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 13, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 15, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 16, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 17, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 18, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 19, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 20, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 21, Loop: BAY VIEW
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🚐 22, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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🚐 23, Loop: BAY VIEW
No Hookups
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Reviews (150)

What Guests Are Saying

Bay View Campground offers a beautiful and rustic camping experience along Lake Superior, featuring large, private sites under mature trees and clean facilities. Many guests appreciate the excellent cleanliness maintained by the camp hosts and the stunning beach access. However, some concerns were noted regarding the presence of generators, the need for a camp host for better quiet time enforcement, and issues with trash management. Overall, the campground remains a favored destination for its natural beauty and welcoming atmosphere.

Review Summary

4.7
150 reviews
5
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Kathy B

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

Kathy and Pat are very good hosts!
They make the campground shine. The bathrooms are clean, the sites are clean.

Lisa L

Verified

August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 22, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

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Christopher J

Verified

August 14, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: BAY VIEW

3

Great sunsets at this campground. Unfortunately the hosts and manager that runs the campgrounds only consider making money and don't care about the land. Selective enforcement of the rules. Enforcing only the ones that make manager maximum profit and ignoring others that help make the camping experience better!

Gary F

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

A rustic campground for people who just want some peace and quiet. No loud music or parties here. The hosts do a much better job at enforcing the rules than most Michigan State Park Rangers, who are pretty much useless these days.

Robin M

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 17, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

Lovely spot right on the water, very clean bathrooms and friendly hosts

Scott W

Verified

July 30, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

Very good place to camp!

Mark V

Verified

July 30, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

Really appreciated the Camp Hosts. They were very helpful and the campground and facilities were well kept. Thanks

Joseph S

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 19, Loop: BAY VIEW

4

Nice location, near Taquamenon falls, and pictured rocks. Peaceful campground right on Lake Superior.

Vince N

Verified

July 18, 2020 Stayed at: 15, Loop: BAY VIEW

5

Love this campground! The people that take care of this campground are second to none. It is so clean and peaceful that we come back on a regular basis. Nothing is better than sleeping in a tent listening to Lake Superior all night!!
Best campground we have stayed at!!

Cindy S

Verified

February 27, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: BAY VIEW

4

1st let me say that my family loves this campground. The sites are amazing we couldn't ask for better primitive sites. However, the campground hosts have taken away some of the joy of staying here. They run their generator after hours and when asked about it they said, well we have work to do. Excuse me, you are in the campground I would think you have to abide by the rules. They run their golf cart and riding lawnmower up and down the camp road all day long. The noise is obnoxious. Also, we see signs on vacant sites that say "closed for maintenance"???? what maintenance? cleaning out the fire pit??? We used to leave firewood for the next campers, but have found out they pick it up and sell it. So much for paying it forward. We will never leave firewood here again. We will burn it all. Also when speaking with the hosts they told us if we didn't like the way they run the campground we should just go somewhere else! We come here because it is quiet, primitive and secluded. Its not a state park, I don't want it to be like a state park. those are ok, but not for me. I am concerned that they are going to ruin the campground. Speaking with other campers, they feel the same way. I just love it so much it is like home away from home for me but the noisy hosts are really trying to ruin that.

Location Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

Address:
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road
St. Ignace, MI, 49760
United States

Highway access

Bay View is accessible via County Road 42/Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway, which connects to M-221 approximately 10 miles to the east.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.46 / -84.7794

Elevation: 152 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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