Openings · last 7 days
24
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233173
When Bay Furnace Campground reopens
Bay Furnace Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
48
Openings · last 90 days
50
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 19 of 50 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (38.0%), with Friday (14) and Tuesday (7) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 20:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 17 of 50 detected openings (34.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Detroit local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 17 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–23.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 014 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 006 | 7 | 14.0% |
| 013 | 6 | 12.0% |
| 023 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 022 | 3 | 6.0% |
Site 014 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 16, 2026 · of 49 monitored sites
Of the 1,421 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 16, 2026): 193 open for online reservation · 479 reserved · 455 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 294 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 49 monitored sites, 30 can be reserved online and 19 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
86.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 193 of 1,421 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 16, 2026Not open online86.4%
Open site-nights193 / 1,421
Reserved (of online inventory)479 / 672
Weekday openings131
Weekend openings62
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 131 fall on weekdays and 62 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 124 of 784 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 49 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 037 | 15 |
| 040 | 15 |
| 038 | 13 |
| 042 | 11 |
| 001 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
193 open site-nights across 26 sites at Bay Furnace Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 41 2-night, 25 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 49 sites take 25 ft, 42 sites take 35 ft, 33 sites take 40 ft.
All 26 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | 35 ft | None | 15 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +3 more |
| 040 | 50 ft | None | 15 | 14 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +3 more |
| 038 | 40 ft | None | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +1 more |
| 042 | 45 ft | None | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 001 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 031 | 35 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 044 | 45 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 017 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 27, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 025 | 50 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 033 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 041 | 40 ft | None | 8 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 006 | 45 ft | None | 7 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 10 |
| 023 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 026 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 022 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 019 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 |
| 027 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 032 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 004 | 50 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 27, Oct 6, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 015 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 016 | 60 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 27, Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 043 | 65 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 046 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 030 | 55 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 048 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 4, Oct 8 |
About Bay Furnace Campground
Overview
Bay Furnace Campground is located on the south shores of Lake Superior, near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Favorite to many, the campground is centered to various waterfalls, as well as other sightseeing attractions, including boat tours and visits to Grand Island.
Recreation
Fishing in Lake Superior is best by boat. There is no access to the lake at Bay Furnace, but there is a boat ramp approximately 10 miles west, at AuTrain, and in Munising. Anglers can enjoy a variety of lake trout and salmon fishing.
Visitors can access the popular Grand Island via a 10-minute ferry ride or by private boat. This scenic island is a favorite for hiking, mountain biking and exploring.
Various boat excursions are offered near the campground at an additional cost, providing a great way to explore the crystal clear blue-green waters of Lake Superior and view the stunning natural rock formations.
Facilities
The campground offers multiple reservable single sites for tent and RV camping. Additional campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
A day-use picnic area is also available at the campground, located near the lake shore. Multiple tables, drinking water and accessible vault toilets are included.
Natural Features
Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Lake Superior, with its spectacular sunrises, sunsets and occasional northern lights displays. Amid forests of deciduous trees, some sites overlook the lake while others are near Furnace Creek.
Nearby Attractions
Boat ramps are available in Munising, less than 5 miles from the campground, or at AuTrain, which is about 10 miles away.
49 monitored sites19 FCFS sitesRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups35 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
Bay Furnace Campground is located in Alger County, about 3 miles west of Munising on Highway 28, at the village of Christmas, across from the Kewadin Casino.
E7900 W, M-28, Munising, MI 49862
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233173 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bay Furnace Campground?
Reservations for Bay Furnace Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 86.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 193 of 1,421 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 50 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Bay Furnace Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site-date openings at Bay Furnace Campground in the last 7 days, 48 over 30 days and 50 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Bay Furnace Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 19 of 50 (38%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bay Furnace Campground?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Bay Furnace Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
42 of the 49 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Bay Furnace Campground?
October 2026, with 124 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 784.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Bay Furnace Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 17 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-23.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Bay Furnace Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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