Openings · last 7 days
15
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234613
When Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) reopens
Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
31
Openings · last 90 days
33
Only 33 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 216 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 13 open for online reservation · 118 reserved · 85 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 24 monitored sites, 16 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
94% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 13 of 216 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online94%
Open site-nights13 / 216
Reserved (of online inventory)118 / 131
Weekday openings11
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 11 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 13 of 216 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 04 | 2 |
| 05 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
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 dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
13 open site-nights across 8 sites at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 04.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft, 12 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 23 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 05 | 50 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 12 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 18 | 45 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 19 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 13 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 16 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 22 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
About Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)
Overview
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. 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.
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.
24 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups23 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
19456 W Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI 49715 From Brimley, Michigan, travel west on County Road 42/Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway for approximately 8 miles. Bay View is on the north side of the road.
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, MI 49760906-203-9872
CampingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteSwimming Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234613 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234613 · Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) · St. Ignace MI12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
Reservations for Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) are made through Recreation.gov. 94% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 13 of 216 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 33 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 15:19 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 View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 site-date openings at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) in the last 7 days, 31 over 30 days and 33 over the last 90.
Which sites at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI) fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 23 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 22 of those 23 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
September 2026, with 13 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 216.
When is the next open date at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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