U.S. Forest Service · Hiawatha National Forest · MI
Bay View Campground
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UnlistedAccess
The place
Camp along the shores of Lake Superior - "By the shores of Gitche Gumee, by the Shining Big-Sea-Waters" - the greatest single body of fresh water in the world. Miles of sandy beach and beautiful sunsets across Lake Superior are yours to enjoy at Bay View Campground. Twenty-five campsites are available with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Experience Nature at Bay View Campground After a fun day of hiking, swimming, boating, biking, or fishing for trout or salmon, relax and take in all nature has to offer as the early explorers once did. Keep reading
In the evening, listen for the woeful cry of a loon or the towering red and white pine, oak, maple, and white birch trees as the wind rustles the leaves. View a map of available campsites, or make a reservation for Bay View Campground .
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Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Fees
Site Fee$22, walk in $20 - Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
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Your representative
This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →
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