Bay Furnace Campground

Hiawatha National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPictured Rocks / HiawathaMichigan⭐ 4.5 (308)

🟢 11 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Fri Sep 25

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 49 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Bay Furnace Campground in Michigan has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Fri Sep 25. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →👥 BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #025 & BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #026 next to each othersites #001, #025, #026, #030, #033, #037, #038

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites #031, #038, #040, #044

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites #006, #037

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #006

Wed Sep 30 – Fri Oct 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #015

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →sites #017, #019, #022, #031, #033, #037, #042

Sun Oct 4 – Tue Oct 62 nightsbook these dates →sites #014

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →👥 BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #040 & BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #041 next to each othersites #001, #023, #025, #038, #040, #041

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #001 — Bay Furnace Campground site #01; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #001** · Bay Furnace Campground site #01; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #025 — Bay Furnace Campground site #25; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #025** · Bay Furnace Campground site #25; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #026 — Bay Furnace Campground site #26; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #026** · Bay Furnace Campground site #26; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #030 — Bay Furnace Campground site #30; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #030** · Bay Furnace Campground site #30; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #033 — Bay Furnace Campground site #33; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #033** · Bay Furnace Campground site #33; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

Campsite BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #037 — Bay Furnace Campground site #37; heavily treed site with pic — **Site BAY FURNACE CAMPGROUND #037** · Bay Furnace Campground site #37; heavily treed site with picRecreation Resource Management

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $26/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆308 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bay Furnace Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bay Furnace Campground?

Bay Furnace Campground in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bay Furnace Campground?

Campsite fees at Bay Furnace Campground run about $26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bay Furnace Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bay Furnace Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Bay Furnace Campground a good campground?

Bay Furnace Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 308 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Bay Furnace Campground located?

Bay Furnace Campground is located in Pictured Rocks / Hiawatha, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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