Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)

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N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road
St. Ignace, MI 49760

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.

Charges & Cancellations

Please cancel 7 days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reserve sites cannot be transferred to walk up sites.

Camp site features

Across 24 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 24 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 24 sites
  • Longest RV: 50 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

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

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

189 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
20
3 stars
11
2 stars
4
Vladimir S
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Reviewed a month ago
The camping experience was excellent - clean bathrooms, up to date and clear reservation notices at each campsite. Overall, very clean including the Lake Superior sandy shore, Very much appreciated the dog-friendly atmosphere including respectful campers that cleaned up after their pets.
Rich B
Loop:Bay View
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Reviewed a month ago
Beautiful spacious campsites, many located on Lake Superior. I was in site 18. Perfect
Tony H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful campground. Excellent location, clean vault toilets and very helpful and friendly hosts
Michele L
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Don’t share this secret
Katherine S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Stayed in site #6. This site was nicely spaced away from other sites with access to the lake at the back of the site. Beautiful site! Great hosts! Hope to stay there again.
Carolyn N
Loop:Bay View
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Great campground. Always enjoy staying here. Host campers do a great job of maintaining the campground and sites.
Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

May 14, 2027 – May 20, 2027

First come, first served

Peak season

May 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027

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Walk In season

May 12, 2028 – May 18, 2028

First come, first served

Peak season

May 19, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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