Bay Furnace Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest Fees: Standard Non Electric Site Fee $22 Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. Dump station Fee $5.00 Season: May 9 to October 8 Status: closed Reservations: Some of the sites at Bay Furnace are reservable. Reservations for all of our campgrounds are made on our national recreation reservation system. To check availability of National Forest Campsites or… Overview 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. Recreation Fishing in Lake Superior is best by boat. There is no access to the lake at Bay Furnace, but there is a boat ramp approximately 10 miles west, at AuTrain, and in Munising. Anglers can enjoy a variety of lake trout and salmon fishing. Visitors can access the popular Grand Island via a 10-minute ferry ride or by private boat. This scenic island is a favorite for hiking, mountain biking and exploring. Various boat excursions are offered near the campground at an additional cost, providing a great way to explore the crystal clear blue-green waters of Lake Superior and view the stunning natural rock… Getting there: 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. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233173 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS - Hiawatha National Forest, RRM

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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