USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 23 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 25
- Cost
- Check-in time is anytime after 2 p.m. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.
- Max RV length
- 50 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 594 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- St. Ignace
- Address
- N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, MI, 49760
- Phone
- 906-203-9872
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Historic Sites, Swimming
24 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 15° | -7° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 26° | 15° | -10° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 22° | 7° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 41° | 32° | 15° | 66° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 51° | 41° | 32° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 49° | 40° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 70° | 58° | 50° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 62° | 56° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 57° | 50° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 46° | 34° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 39° | 35° | 13° | 55° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 23° | 2° | 53° | 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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- Bay View Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
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- Sunrise RV Park at Bay Mills · Tribal Lands · 9 mi · 124 sites
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