USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Bay Furnace Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 49
- Hookups
- 49 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 10
- Max RV length
- 65 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 636 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2275) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- Munising
- Address
- E7900 W, M-28, Munising, MI, 49862
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Swimming Site
49 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 17° | -8° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 28° | 18° | -1° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 26° | 10° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 33° | 18° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 40° | 32° | 71° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 64° | 49° | 40° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 58° | 47° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 61° | 54° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 58° | 45° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 45° | 33° | 70° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 34° | 18° | 56° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 26° | 3° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Loon Call Campsite On Grand Island · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
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