U.S. Forest Service · MI

Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

BAY VIEWPhoto · BAY VIEW
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
24Sites
50 ftMax rig

The place

Located just off the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Bay View Campground provides a rustic opportunity to camp along the shores of Lake Superior. The campground is a perfect stop amidst many recreational opportunities available in the Sault Ste. Marie area. Visitors also enjoy exploring the Whitefish Bay National Scenic Byway all the way to the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls. Recreation Miles of sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets stretch across Lake Superior, the greatest single body of fresh water in the world. Keep reading

Birding and sightseeing are popular pastimes, and visitors enjoy long walks along Superior's beaches. Facilities The rustic campground offers multiple single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are available at several locations within the campground. Most of the sites are heavily shaded. A campground host lives at the campground and can be available to answer any questions. Natural Features The campground is located in Lake Superior's famous Whitefish Bay, the site of numerous historically preserved shipwrecks and lighthouse stations. The area is also a natural corridor for migratory birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions Tahquamenon Falls, a series of beautifully brown-colored waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, are located just 30 miles away. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and Whitefish Point Lighthouse are 39 miles to the north and west while the Point Iroquois Lighthouse lies about 8 miles east. Charges & Cancellations Please cancel 7 days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reserve sites cannot be transferred to walk up sites.

The sites · 24

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BAY VIEW01standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW02standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW03standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW04standard nonelectric30 ft
BAY VIEW05standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW06standard nonelectric45 ft
BAY VIEW07standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW08standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW09standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW10standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW11standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW12standard nonelectric30 ft
BAY VIEW13standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW14standard nonelectric20 ft
BAY VIEW15standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW16standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW17standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW18standard nonelectric45 ft
BAY VIEW19standard nonelectric30 ft
BAY VIEW20standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW21standard nonelectric50 ft
BAY VIEW22standard nonelectric30 ft
BAY VIEW23standard nonelectric50 ft
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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

Check-in time is anytime after 2 p.m. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.

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