Bay Furnace campground
Bay Furnace
Reservations are accepted at Bay Furnace Camping Area, making it convenient for campers to secure their desired dates and ensure a spot at this popular campground. It is recommended to make reservations in advance, especially during peak seasons to guarantee availability. The best time to visit this campground is during the summer months when the weather is warm and ideal for outdoor activities. Moreover, the fall season offers stunning foliage, creating a picturesque backdrop for camping.
While visiting Bay Furnace Camping Area, campers can explore several interesting attractions in the surrounding area. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, located nearby, provides breathtaking views of cliffs, waterfalls, and pristine sand dunes. Campers should be cautious of wildlife in the area, such as black bears and other animals, and follow proper safety precautions. Additionally, mosquitoes and bugs can be prevalent during certain times of the year, so it is advisable to pack insect repellent. Overall, Bay Furnace Camping Area offers a serene and well-equipped campground for visitors to enjoy nature's beauty in the heart of Michigan.
What's on-site at Bay Furnace
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Bay Furnace, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Furnace Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Munising Tourist Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Channel Marker Campsite On Grand Island | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Island | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Juniper Flats Group Campsite On Grand Island | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Bay Furnace -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Train River At Forest Lake | 137 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Nahma Junction | 198 cfs | → |
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River Nr Princeton | 242 cfs | → |
| Schweitzer Creek Near Palmer | 9 cfs | → |
| Escanaba River At Cornell | 808 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Bay Furnace -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munising | 27.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Skandia 3.0 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Green Garden No.2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Harvey | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| K.I. Sawyer Wwtp | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Marquette 2.0 Wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Bay Furnace Recreation Area
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Wilderness Rock River Canyon
- Wilderness Beaver Basin
- Wilderness Big Island Lake
- Upper Peninsula Experimental Forest
Boat launches
- Elm Avenue Munising
- Campground Road Au Train Township
- M-28 Au Train Township
- Ackerman Lake Road Au Train Township
- Storage Basin Road Au Train Township
Fishing spots
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- County Road H-58 (Aka. Adams Trail/ Munising-Van Meer-Shingleton Rd.) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- Section 17, T48n, R17w (Boundary Of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Lands) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- From Sixteen Mile Lake To North Line Of Sec 26, T43n, R19w
- West Branch From Source In Sec 26, T46n, R23 W To Junction With County Road 444
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Bay Furnace as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Bay Furnace
Can I make reservations at Bay Furnace?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Bay Furnace?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Bay Furnace.