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Bay Furnace Campground

Hiawatha National Forest · Munising, MI

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About

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 formations. Facilities The campground offers multiple reservable single sites for tent and RV camping. Additional campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. There are 50 campsites, each with a fire ring and table. Toilets and drinking water are conveniently located throughout the campground. A sanitary dumping station and pressurized drinking water are available for self-contained vehicles. A day-use picnic area is also available at the campground, located near the lake shore. Multiple tables, drinking water and accessible vault toilets are included. Natural Features Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Lake Superior, with its spectacular sunrises, sunsets and occasional northern lights displays. Amid forests of deciduous trees, some sites overlook the lake while others are near Furnace Creek. Nearby Attractions Boat ramps are available in Munising, less than 5 miles from the campground, or at AuTrain, which is about 10 miles away. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.4 of 4 bars · 254 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Some Coverage

    2.1/4

    130 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.9/4

    81 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Good Coverage

    2.6/4

    43 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (49)

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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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Loop BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND

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CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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