Bay Furnace Campground
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About Bay Furnace Campground
Bay Furnace Campground is a national park campground at Hiawatha National Forest in Alger County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Bay Furnace Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 65 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 355 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Hiawatha National Forest include Grand Island National Recreation Area, Grand Island Cabins, Au Train Lake Campground, Island Lake and Council Lake Campsites.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 130 · 2024: 138 · 2025: 122
Location
Address
Munising, Michigan
Coordinates
46.4383, -86.7083
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 506 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Grand Island National Recreation Area
Hiawatha National Forest
Grand Island Cabins
Hiawatha National Forest
Au Train Lake Campground
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Island Lake
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Council Lake Campsites
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Pete’s Lake Campground
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Bay Furnace Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Bay Furnace Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Bay Furnace Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Bay Furnace Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Bay Furnace Campground right now?
Bay Furnace Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Bay Furnace Campground located?
Bay Furnace Campground is located in Hiawatha National Forest, near Munising, Michigan.
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