Bay Furnace Campground
Currently closed due to a USFS paving project within the campground. Opening day has been delayed to mid-June 2026. Normal operating season runs from early May through early October.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:02PM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 98 to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 10:41AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday July 15, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with the potential for Unhealthy, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to move into the region this week. The plumes will reach the Upper Peninsula this evening, sinking into the northern Lower Peninsula overnight. Models are showing the smoke plumes will reach the Michigan/Indiana border Wednesday evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing,coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning or use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For fup-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury- prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke. Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 14 2026
From Recreation.gov
**Opening day for this campground has been delayed to mid-June due to a USFS paving project within the campground. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. **
About
Bay Furnace Campground is located on the south shores of Lake Superior within the Hiawatha National Forest, near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The campground sits in the village of Christmas, about 3 miles west of Munising on M-28, across from the Kewadin Casino. Visitors can enjoy spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and occasional northern lights displays over Lake Superior. Some sites overlook the lake while others are nestled near Furnace Creek amid forests of deciduous trees. The campground offers 50 standard non-electric sites for tent and RV camping. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water, a dump station, and trash collection are available. A day-use picnic area is also on site. A short accessible interpretive trail encircles the ruins of a historic blast furnace where pig iron was made between 1870 and 1877. Popular activities include fishing Lake Superior by boat (ramps available in Munising and AuTrain), visiting Grand Island via a 10-minute ferry ride for hiking and mountain biking, and taking boat excursions to view the stunning natural rock formations. The campground is centrally located to numerous waterfalls and other Upper Peninsula attractions.
Directions
Located about 3 miles west of Munising on Highway M-28 at the village of Christmas, across from the Kewadin Casino.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $26 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 767-1111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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