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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
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Openings · last 90 days
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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
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 20 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?
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How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI), so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)?
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
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.
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