Campground

Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

Hiawatha National Forest · St. Ignace · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 1 of 2 weekends we sampled are sold out
Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · BAY VIEW

Weekend availability at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 10, 7:04 AM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 3 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 11
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out

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 View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?

as of September 11

Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 2 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Sep, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 19Open
Sep 26Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 16Open
Sep 23Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
24
Pull-through
1
Max rig length
50 ft
Standard No HookupWalk-In

About this campground

Overview 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.Recreation Miles of sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets stretch across Lake Superior, the greatest single body of fresh water in the world. Birding and sightseeing are popular pastimes, and visitors enjoy long walks along Superior's beaches.Facilities The rustic campground offers multiple single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are available at several locations within the campground. Most of the sites are heavily shaded. A campground host lives at the campground and can be available to answer any questions.Natural Features The campground is located in Lake Superior's famous Whitefish Bay, the site of numerous historically preserved shipwrecks and lighthouse stations. The area is also a natural corridor for migratory birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions Tahquamenon Falls, a series of beautifully brown-colored waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, are located just 30 miles away. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Whitefish Point Lighthouse are 39 miles to the north and west while the Point Iroquois Lighthouse lies about 8 miles east.Charges & Cancellations Please cancel 7 days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reserve sites cannot be transferred to walk up sites.

Getting there

19456 W Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI 49715 From Brimley, Michigan, travel west on County Road 42/Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway for approximately 8 miles. Bay View is on the north side of the road.

Elevation
602 ft
Contact
906-203-9872

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • HIKING
  • CAMPING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

Nearby federal campgrounds

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