Bay View
Closed for the season. Opens May 15 and operates through September 28. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Repaving Bay Furnace Campground
The Bay Furnace Campground will be temporarily closed for repaving. The closure will occur from mid-May through mid-June, during which time it will be inaccessible. Those traveling in the area should remain alert for work vehicles.Reservations for the campground can be made online at…
Repaving Monocle Lake Campground
The Monocle Lake Campground will be temporarily closed for repaving. The closure will occur from mid-May through mid-June, during which time it will be inaccessible. Those traveling in the area should remain alert for work vehicles.Reservations for the campground can be made online at…
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
Haymeadow Trail and Bridge Closed
The Haymeadow Creek Hiking Trail Bridge is closed until it can be repaired or replaced. -- Located on the hiking loop near Haymeadow Creek Dispersed Campsites, the bridge failed an inspection due to significant rot. We will update this notice as repairs are implemented. (4/2018),(4/2021).The…
Drug and Alcohol Use on the Hiawatha National Forest
It is illegal to possess, utilize, or distribute a control substance or any associated paraphernalia. It is also illegal to possess or consume alcohol in violation of any state of Michigan statute
Fire Restrictions within the Hiawatha National Forest
Outlines the fire restrictions and conditions within the Hiawatha National Forest.
Roads and Trails Restrictions for Vehicles in the Hiawatha National Forest
It is illegal to commercial haul without a permit. It is illegal to violate posted speed, load, weight, height, length, width or other limitations specified by Michigan State Law. It is illegal to operate a vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons…
Occupancy and Use Within the Hiawatha National Forest
This order outlines the restrictions and conditions of camping within the Hiawatha National Forest.
Firewood Restrictions on the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forests
It is illegal to possess or transport firewood from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
About
Located along the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bay View Campground offers direct access to miles of sandy Lake Superior beach. The campground provides a rustic camping experience with 24 sites nestled among heavy shade, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and hand-pumped potable water are conveniently spaced throughout. Whitefish Bay is famous for its historically preserved shipwrecks and lighthouse stations, and the area serves as a natural corridor for migratory birds. Birding, sightseeing, swimming, and long beach walks are popular pastimes. Tahquamenon Falls lies just 30 miles away, while the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Whitefish Point Lighthouse are 39 miles to the northwest. Point Iroquois Lighthouse is about 8 miles east. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. A campground host is on-site during the season. Firewood cannot be brought from outside the area due to invasive pest concerns.
Directions
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. Address: 19456 W Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $21 - $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 428-5800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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