
Weekend availability at Bay Furnace Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 4:14 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/30 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open16/30 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Bay Furnace Campground?
as of September 19Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Bay Furnace Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 49
- Pull-through
- 1
- Max rig length
- 65 ft
About this campground
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 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions Boat ramps are available in Munising, less than 5 miles from the campground, or at AuTrain, which is about 10 miles away.
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.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Grand Island National Recreation AreaUS Forest Service2 mi
- Grand Island National Recreation AreaHiawatha National Forest2 mi
- Munising Ranger DistrictUS Forest Service3 mi
- Munising Self Guided TourUS Forest Service3 mi
- Grand Island CabinsHiawatha National Forest4 mi
- Little Duck Campsite on Grand IslandMichigan4 mi
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