It's okay. We've…read morebeen here before, a few years back. Had I known we were returning, I would have made another choice. My wife made this reservation. The good: - It's in town, so it's not far from shopping and sights - Some sites are paved The not so goo: - Expensive IMO - $55 per night for a back-in FHU site - Many sites have trees right at the corner of of the pad at the street, which can make it VERY hard to get into your site Sites under the tree canopy, while shady, bear little grass, so it's mostly sandy dirt and not fun in the rain If I needed to stay in/near Marquette and couldn't find a better camping choice, I would come back.

The grounds were very nice. I was worried when I heard the train go by at least four times during…read morethe day but I never heard it at night. The bathroom is an interesting setup because there's only one shower and it's in the bathroom. So the bathroom is almost always humid and it does create an environment for mold growth. But no bugs in the shower. You take your wins when you can with campground bathrooms. The drain was very slow and it backed up majorly when I was in the shower. Bring shower shoes. If you're tenting keep in mind they have very bright street lights to light up the campground at night.

Stayed during ore to shore race. Great spot near bike trails, nice amenities! Live music on site…read morewhile I was there. Pool & hot tub. Facilities clean. Will be back!

This hidden gem is absolutely amazing. We have stayed in the Rustic Cabins and the luxury cabins…read more The employees are always friendly and wonderful to talk too. On our last trip we met a wonderful employee named Trevor who made our stay so special by giving us information about the university which our daughter will be attending in the fall. He also gave us wonderful advice about places to go. By far Trevor went above and beyond his job and was GREAT!

They need to spend more time maintaining what they have instead of building. It was dirty…read more Earwigs all over the place. Bed was hard.

We stayed with our dog Max at the Presque Isle cabin January 3 thru the 7th. The cabin was…read moreperfect, it met all our needs very cozy. Did some X-country skiing and snowshoeing there was plenty of snow and it was beautiful out. Met the owners Tom and Heather, very down to earth people. Greg and Kathy

$65 night , we stayed here for three nights as we are heading up to stay in Northern Michigan for a…read morewhile. This place was convenient to see Marquette, it's only 15 minutes away, so make sure you schedule some time there. They had alot to do for the kids- Pool and bounce pad, Picnic area and playground You are Walking distance to a few places, including a meat market that also will have grill specials and make sandwiches and such, see review for that (Milano) It is a really nice park however, there are a couple of campers that are very rundown and there's some of the first that you see when you enter the park. Other than that, staff are very friendly and we had a nice quiet stay

This campsite once held our family's best memories, but under the current management, it has…read moredevolved into a hostile ghost town. Do not bring your family here. The infrastructure is crumbling, the rates keep skyrocketing, and the staff actively harasses paying guests, completely ruining what should have been a peaceful family weekend.The campground is in a severe state of disrepair. Management continuously raises prices while letting the property rot. The playground features broken equipment with sharp, exposed screws, the kids' pool is broken, and the main pool has flaking paint. The bathrooms are consistently filthy, the grounds are overgrown with tall grass, the picnic tables are rotting, and ants are completely swarming all over the campsites.The biggest issue is the toxic behavior of the manager, Linda L, and her staff. They routinely lie, invent fake rules, and use outright intimidation tactics against guests. Linda previously altered our month-long reservation to strip away our discount, lied about email records, and gave away our site. She also stalks campsites by doing slow drive-by stares in her golf cart.Our final straw occurred during Father's Day weekend, and the way the staff treated our children and my brother-in-law was absolutely unacceptable. My brother-in-law, a single dad recovering from health issues, was simply standing on the pool deck fully clothed to monitor his young daughters while they swam. A worker aggressively cornered him, demanding an extra $10 fee just to stand there and watch his kids. When we tried to clarify the situation, the employee completely lost her temper, screamed across the property that she "makes the rules," and physically charged at me. My brother-in-law was forced to pull his heartbroken, crying daughters out of the pool to leave.Immediately after, Linda L stormed in and escalated the hostility by targeting the remaining kids. She started screaming at my 4-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter to get out of the pool, shutting down the entire facility 30 minutes early just to punish our family.Linda fabricated a claim that Michigan law requires a credit card charge for pool liability--a lie later refuted when I checked consumer protection details through the State of Michigan. To get the last word, she called the Ishpeming Police to trespass us and falsely claimed I was drunk. I blew a 0.0 on the breathalyzer, and the officers were incredibly polite, but our weekend was completely ruined by their malice.The trauma from this place is real. Linda terrified my 9-year-old daughter so badly that she still panics, shakes, and tries to hide if she accidentally spots Linda out in public.The permanent snowbirds are gone, the sites are empty, and the current staff treats consumers like criminals. If you dare to question a messed-up bill, a dirty facility, or advocate for your children, you will be screamed at and thrown out. Save your family the heartbreak, protect your peace of mind, and camp anywhere else.

My husband and I had a great experience at Munising Tourist Park Campground. We loved it so much we…read morebought a sticker to put on our truck tent. This campground looks unassuming at first glance, but it really has everything you need. Our site was equipped with outlets and water hookups, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the little camp store. The whole campground sits on the edge of the lake which provides great sunsets. It was oddly quiet in the morning (minus a rude couple using drills to tear down their setup at 6AM, but that was not the campground's fault as they do have quiet hours)-- which is unusual for a family campground. The staff were exceptionally nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

After the first night of my stay, I went to the office to inquire about the campfire policy because…read morea neighboring site's smoke had been blowing through mine for several hours (this was in the daylight, it was warm out, AND the group had left their site and left the fire unattended). The person working laughed at me and essentially told me 'f-you, we don't care about your experience, we aren't going to do anything about it'. Each subsequent night, fires were left burning and unattended while the site occupants slept. On top of the reprehensible customer service and fire safety, the sites are crammed on top of one another with no trees and zero privacy. Also, the water and electric pedestals are shared between 2-4 sites each. On the plus side, it is right on the beach (assuming you can stand being around all the smoke long enough to enjoy it) and close to town. So much for spending time outdoors to enjoy the fresh air.

We stayed at this campgrounds for 2 nights. The location was absolutely lovely. Despite being in…read moreclose proximity to a main road, the campground was super quiet. We heard another camper (with another group) played the sax one evening and it was very soothing with the sound of the lake lapping the shoreline. The camp host kept plenty of air fresheners in all the vault toilets. They were super clean and very pleasant smelling for vault toilets. The campground overall was super well kept.

Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds is a terrific place to stay for the simple traveler who…read moreappreciates sleeping outdoors in the heart of nature. I discovered Bay Furnace through the app on my phone called Campendium. Campendium was very helpful in assisting me finding worthwhile campsites along my 2021 summer road trip. Although Bay Furnace Campground is technically located in the town of Munising, Michigan, it's actually situated in the charming town of Christmas, MI. Though when I was here visiting back in the month of May...there wasn't anything Christmas(y) about the town, lol. Still, the main purpose for me being in Munising....was to explore the scenic coastal landscape along the shores of Lake Superior. Overall this campground is set just outside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and a host of beautiful waterfalls. After spending a good portion of my day driving along Pictured Rocks NL...I couldn't find any affordable accommodations in Munising. The next best thing for myself was camping. I had a tent with me and showed up here to Bay Furnace Campground. It was early evening when I pulled up to the entrance area. The instructions stated that Bay Furnace accepts about half reservations at recreation.gov and half on a first come, first served basis. I was a little nervous about not finding a campsite when I started driving throughout the grounds. It was late in the day on a Thursday just at the start of the summer vacation travel season, yet I spotted an unoccupied site right near the entrance and backed my car into the site. Yah, I was good for the evening! As per normal policy...when you arrive, you pick a campsite and then fill out a slip with your payment and drop it into a safety box. Then the campsite is yours and you can start constructing your tent and getting settled in. It was $22 per night. They accept cash and checks, though no credit cards. Checks must be made out to RRM, Inc. and need to include your Drivers License and License Plate Numbers. There are about 50 non-electric campsites on the grounds each with a fire-pit and picnic table. Check-In time is 2pm and Check-Out time is 11am. Honestly, I really lucked out probably grabbing the 50th and last site. Because in general, throughout this UP section of Michigan I had trouble discovering on a whim available campgrounds that weren't full. I was grateful to be here. Unfortunately there weren't any showers to use, but still...I had cell phone reception and each campsite was really spacious. I felt like I had plenty of privacy being in the woods without anyone around. Two extra notes I'd like to mention... I didn't have plans for the night and across the street from Bay Furnace was the Kewadin Christmas Casino. So...after setting up my tent and washing up...I took a short 15 minute walk outside the campground and went inside the casino and played some blackjack for an hour. It was sort of a pleasant change of pace from driving and picture taking all around the UP, to all of a sudden sitting down and playing blackjack at a random casino. Returning back to my campsite, there was a terrific little overlook vista point section just to the side of the entrance where I sat down on the shore of Lake Superior and admired the colorful sunset. It was a pleasant way to end my day. This panoramic coastline beach shore can't be missed when you're walking towards the facilities area. I highly recommend hanging out here when the sun begins to fade. Although I am a big outdoorsy type of person who loves being among nature...I just really wanted this opportunity to highlight Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds. Munising, Michigan is well known for its scenic waterfalls combined with picturesque vantage points of Lake Superior that makes this section of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan quite popular. But for those tourists who don't mind setting up camp among quiet surroundings with basic amenities, then I believe you will appreciate choosing to stay at Bay Furnace Campground in the heart of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Also I have a pic to add, here! Also again, thanks for reading this review, I hope this helps with…read morefuture decisions. Have a great day!

The campground is situated on lake Michigamme and is a beautiful location. That would get 5 stars…read more The downside is that half of the sites are right next to M-28 and you feel like someone is about to drive over you. The most disappointing thing was the blaring music till 2 am each night. The rules state quiet time starts at 10 pm, but no one enforces it. And a few don't feel they need to follow them. We won't be back.

Light on amenities and not particularly well maintained. The bathroom facilities are very basic,…read moreand the overall property feels neglected, with trails leading to broken-down trucks and trash. As other reviewers mentioned, there is absolutely no shade anywhere on the grounds, people were literally sitting outside the bathroom building with chairs just to escape the sun. There's a small playground for kids, but not much else in terms of activities. Road noise is noticeable while tent camping, so expect a steady hum of traffic. One positive: they don't seem to care what you put on your site. We had an RV, a tent, bikes, and a car all together, and it was completely fine.

Clean spot. Centrally located campground. Great place to stay if you are exploring the UP like we…read morewere.

This is a KOA now, which is an embarrassment for KOA. This…read moreis one of the most expensive KOA camping cabins I've ever stayed in. There was no potable water or electric on the exterior. This made cooking and washing a real chore. I found myself dehydrated on 90 degree days because I wasn't drinking enough. The RV site next to us had it. It would be simple to split the spigot. If you have a fire ring, you should have water to extinguish said fire. You have to hike super far for water or bathrooms. There are only three showers for a ton of sites. For $150, this was a joke. There are no hooks or mirror inside or screen door (pretty standard at Kai camping cabins). Pay the extra money and stay at the Econolodge next door for $160. You'll have water, ac, and electricity. We wanted to go camping for the first time with our son. It wasn't worth it for the cabin. We should've just rented it. The campground in Newberry was half the price and worth it.

Pros-decent sized sites. Woodsy or sunny options. Close to Munising and sites. Full hookups to…read morerustic. We hauled firewood out of woods and no one cared. Nice trails on site. Kids had fun with free mini golf. Cons-Noisy neighbors. People doing full pan of dishes AT the freshwater sprayer and no rule against it (different people, daily). Bathrooms seemed messy but not completely disgusting (we had full hookup so I only went in the park's bathhouse once). Noisy road, next to railroad (loud whistle @ 7:00am!), landfill across street with noisy trucks in am. Pool advertised as heated but quite chilly! Pool and mini golf need repair. Laundry facilities not adequate (but there are two laundromats in town). Overall, not bad, not great either. Served as a good home base for our adventures but definitely not a destination itself. Sidenotes: check out MNA Falls and Tannery Falls. AWESOME and easy to get to. If you do Pictured Rock cruise, get dramamine!! Go to IGA in town rather than Glens grocery. Cheaper and really nice store. Skip Frozen Flamingo, ripoff!