Bay Furnace Campground

in Hiawatha National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
65 ft
Sites
49
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Bay Furnace Campground

At Bay Furnace Campground you can enjoy the scenic view of Lake Superior with its spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and occasional northern light displays. This convenient location makes it a perfect site for the traveler who would like to camp overnight. It is also a perfect place to stay while enjoying the recreational opportunities available in the Munising area. Among many others are the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger Underwater Preserve, the boat cruises, Miner`s Castle, and many delightful waterfalls. Bay Furnace Day Use Site offers spectacular views Grand Island National Recreation Area . The very large day use area has several picnic sites and access to a rocky beach along the lake. Link to Campground Map.

Before you go

Season

May 9 – October 8

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Standard Non Electric Site Fee $22 Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. Dump station Fee $5.00

Hours

Check-in Time: 2 pm • Check-out Time: 11 am

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.